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S1303119th Congress

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

Sponsored By: Senator Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

Introduced

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.

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  • 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.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

1 provisions identified: 1 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Allow Women's Museum on the Mall

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 must tell several congressional committees and then transfer administrative control to the Smithsonian as soon as practicable after those committees get notice. The Museum Council would need to make exhibits reflect the many cultures and views of U.S. women and seek guidance from a broad array of defined, respected sources. The Smithsonian Secretary would have to report to Congress within 120 days and every two years on steps to follow these rules. The bill would treat these changes as if they were included in the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Klobuchar, Amy [D-MN]

MN • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Lummis, Cynthia M. [R-WY]

    WY • R

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV]

    NV • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/3/2025

  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 5/13/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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