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

ReportedApr 23, 2026

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 13, 2025
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Reported to House, Apr 23, 2026

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.

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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 Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Key votes

House final vote, May 21, 2026

On Passage

Failed 204–216

Yea 204majority 211Nay 216

  • Democrats0 yea, 210 nay
  • Republicans203 yea, 6 nay
  • Independents1 yea, 0 nay

Broke with their party: Keith Self (R-TX), Andy Harris (R-MD), Warren Davidson (R-OH), Michael Cloud (R-TX), Josh Brecheen (R-OK) and Tim Burchett (R-TN) voted Nay

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Showing 430 of 430 members

Yea 204

Republicans (203)

Independents (1)

Nay 216

Republicans (6) broke with their party

Democrats (210)

Not voting 10

Democrats (2)

Senate

Not yet voted

Roll calls

2 votes on this bill

Showing 2 of 2 roll calls

  • May 21, 2026HouseOn PassageFinal passageFailed, yea-nay 204–216
    Roll call 188 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats021002
    Republicans203608
    Independents1000
    Total204216010

    House roll call 188: On Passage. Failed.

    6 crossed party lines: 6 Republicans

    How each member voted (430)
  • May 21, 2026HouseMotion to recommitFailed, yea-nay 209–209
    Roll call 187 tally by party
    PartyYeaNayPresentNot voting
    Democrats209003
    Republicans020809
    Independents0100
    Total209209012

    House roll call 187: On Motion to Recommit. Failed.

    How each member voted (430)

Amendments

0 offered

No amendments were offered to this bill.

Cosponsors

231

Bipartisan support. 1 withdrawn cosponsorship.

Who scored on this bill

106 points earned
  1. 1Nicole Malliotakis R-NY SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, reached a cosponsor milestone, introduced, marked up, reported, discharged8 events+80
  2. 2Tim Burchett R-TN1 maverick vote; cosponsored2 events+6
  3. 2Josh Brecheen R-OK1 maverick vote1 event+6
  4. 2Michael Cloud R-TX1 maverick vote1 event+6
  5. 2Warren Davidson R-OH1 maverick vote1 event+6
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Introductions and cosponsorships count toward weekly caps and show no points.

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History

  1. Feb 13, 2025Introduced in the House by Nicole Malliotakis.
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  1. May 21, 2026Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3692-3699; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3692-3693)
  2. May 21, 2026Rule 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.
  3. May 21, 2026DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1329.
  4. May 21, 2026The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
  5. May 21, 2026POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the Chair announced further proceedings on H.R. 1329 is postponed.
  6. May 21, 2026Pursuant to clause 1(c) of rule XIX, the House resumed consideration of H.R. 1329.
  7. May 21, 2026Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3707-3710)
  8. May 21, 2026Ms. Randall moved to recommit to the Committee on House Administration. (CR H3692)
  9. May 21, 2026The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
  10. May 21, 2026On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 209 - 209 (Roll no. 187).
  11. May 21, 2026Failed of passage/not agreed to in House On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 188).
  12. May 21, 2026On passage Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 216 (Roll no. 188).
  13. May 21, 2026Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  14. May 20, 2026Rule H. Res. 1300 passed House.
  15. May 19, 2026Rules 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.
  16. Apr 23, 2026Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 119-621, Part I.
  17. Apr 23, 2026Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
  18. Apr 23, 2026Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 538.
  19. Mar 18, 2026Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  20. Mar 18, 2026Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 7 - 4.
  21. Feb 10, 2026Subcommittee Hearings Held
  22. Feb 3, 2026Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  23. Feb 13, 2025Introduced in House
  24. Feb 13, 2025Referred 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.