H.R. 1329Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

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Sponsor: Nicole Malliotakis [R-NY-11]
Cosponsors: 231 · 127 Democrats · 104 Republicans
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Committees: Committee on House Administration, Natural Resources Committee
Latest action: May 21, 2026 · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Failed in the HouseMay 21, 2026
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
Became lawNot yet reached

What the measure doesCRS summary

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 1329 as reported to House on Apr 23, 2026. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

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May 21, 2026Each bar: ✓ Yea from the bottom, ✕ Nay aboveMay 21, 2026

How every member votedHouse roll call 188

House May 21, 2026 · the primary vote

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204 Yea 216 Nay 10 not voting

Party-line vote 6 of 420 voting members broke with their own party: 6 Republicans.

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Democratic212 members

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Republican217 members

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Cosponsors231 · 127 Democrats · 104 Republicans

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H.R. 1329Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

Roll calls on H.R. 13292 roll calls on this measure

How every member votedHouse roll call 188

On Passage

How the chamber split

Cosponsors231 · 127 Democrats · 104 Republicans

H.R. 1329Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

What the measure doesCRS summary

Roll calls on H.R. 13292 roll calls on this measure

How every member votedHouse roll call 188

On Passage

How the chamber split

Cosponsors231 · 127 Democrats · 104 Republicans

Who lobbied on H.R. 13293 organizations

Who lobbied on H.R. 13293 organizations