House Bill 1329
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
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Failed House on May 21, 2026
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The bill designates the South Monument site on the National Mall as the location for the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum, with a provision allowing the President to designate an alternative site within 180 days. This impacts the development and establishment of the museum, as it determines its physical location and potential alternatives within a specific timeframe.
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Bill Number
1329
Congress
119
Policy Area
Arts, Culture, Religion
Arts, Culture, Religion
Primary focus of measure is art, literature, performing arts in all formats; arts and humanities funding; libraries, exhibitions, cultural centers; sound recording, motion pictures, television and film; cultural property and resources; cultural relations; and religion. Measures concerning intellectual property aspects of the arts may fall under Commerce policy area. Measures concerning religious freedom may fall under Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues policy area.
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Summary
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
This bill authorizes the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located on a particular site within the Reserve of the National Mall in Washington, DC.
Specifically, the bill designates the South Monument site as the location for the museum; however, the President may designate an alternative site within 180 days of the bill's enactment. (The site is the undeveloped land across the National Mall from the National Museum of African American History and Culture.) Administrative jurisdiction of the site must be transferred to the Smithsonian Institution.
The Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution must have the approval of specified federal entities (e.g., the Commission of Fine Arts) to plan, design, and construct a museum building. The bill (1) outlines the criteria for considering site and design proposals, and (2) requires the Smithsonian Institution to reimburse for costs resulting from the building approval process.
The bill directs the museum to be dedicated to preserving, researching, and presenting the history, achievements, and lived experiences of biological women in the United States. Under this bill, the museum may not identify, present, describe, or depict any biological male as a female.
In carrying out its duties, the museum's advisory council must (1) seek and utilize guidance from a broad array of knowledgeable and respected sources reflecting the diversity of the political viewpoints and authentic experiences held by women in the United States, and (2) seek guidance for the creation and substantial revision of exhibits and programs.
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05/21/2026
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
05/21/2026
On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 188).
05/21/2026
Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 188).
05/21/2026
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 209 (Roll no. 187).
05/21/2026
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
05/21/2026
Ms. Randall moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (CR H3692)
05/21/2026
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3707-3710)
05/21/2026
Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 1329.
05/21/2026
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 1329 is postponed.
05/21/2026
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
05/21/2026
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1329.
05/21/2026
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
05/21/2026
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3692-3699; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3692-3693)
05/20/2026
Rule H. Res. 1300 passed House.
05/19/2026
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 1300 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047 and H.R. 1329. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 1041, H.R. 6047, and H.R. 1329 under a closed rule. The resolution provides for one hour of general debate and one motion to recommit on each bill.
04/23/2026
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 538.
04/23/2026
Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
04/23/2026
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-621, Part I.
03/18/2026
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4.
03/18/2026
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
02/10/2026
Subcommittee Hearings Held
02/03/2026
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
02/13/2025
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
02/13/2025
Introduced in House
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