Senate Bill 959
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Mar 28, 2019
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
959
Congress
116
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.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act
This bill establishes in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women's history museum.
Such museum shall be named by the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution.
The bill establishes a council that, among other things, shall make recommendations to the board on the planning, design, and construction of the museum.
The board shall designate a site for the museum, with priority given to a site that is on or near the National Mall.
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12/03/2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 599.
12/03/2020
Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt with an amendment in the nature of a substitute. Without written report.
12/03/2020
Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
11/17/2020
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 116-339.
03/28/2019
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2091-2092)
03/28/2019
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:43:45 PM