# 119-s-1303: Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

119-s-1303, Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN); status introduced (as of 2026-04-21).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-s-1303
- Congress: 119
- Title: Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-03
- Sponsor: Sen. Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN] (D-MN)
- Cosponsors: 4
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-04-21

## Summary

**Allows the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall.** It would also require the Smithsonian to ensure exhibits reflect a wide range of women's cultures, histories, events, and viewpoints and to report regularly to Congress on those efforts. - Visitors and the public: Exhibits and programs would be required to accurately and comprehensively represent the varied cultures, histories, events, and values held by women in the United States and to seek guidance from a "broad array" of knowledgeable and respected sources that reflect diverse political viewpoints and authentic experiences. - Smithsonian and museum management: The Smithsonian Council would be charged with ensuring diverse representation, and the Secretary would have to report to Congress within 120 days of enactment and every 2 years after on steps taken, including exhibit revisions and planning. - Federal agencies and land use: The bill would permit siting the museum within the National Mall Reserve notwithstanding other laws, modify language in the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 to allow the location, require advance notice to the federal agency with jurisdiction, and transfer administrative jurisdiction to the Smithsonian as soon as practicable after notification.

## Cosponsors (4)

- Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY] (R-WY), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV] (D-NV), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-04-03T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2025-05-13T00:00:00.000Z

## Provisions PRIA read

- Allow Women's Museum on the Mall: benefit, medium. This bill would let the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum be located inside the National Mall Reserve. It would change a 2021 law phrase so the Mall location is allowed. The Board of Regents would have to tell any federal agency before picking a site that the agency controls. The agency m…

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026
- 119-s-2982: Federal Employees Civil Relief Act

## Sources
- [119-s-1303 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/1303)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-4429: Connected Vehicle Security Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-4429)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-1289: 25th Anniversary of 9/11 Commemorative Coin Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1289)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
- [119-s-2982: Federal Employees Civil Relief Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2982)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-1303 (as of 2026-04-21).