Bills · HR 1329
PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1329Smithsonian InstitutionGovernment buildings, facilities, and property
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
A bill to locate the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall and define its mission and content requirements.AI-written
INTRO FEB 13· LAST ACTION MAY 21
PASSAGE CHANCESLIKELY
65%
READING
10MIN
COSPONSORS
232BIPARTISAN
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
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tl;dr
AI-writtenEstablishes a National Mall site for the American Women’s History Museum while restricting its content to biological women and requiring political balance.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe location of a museum on the National Mall is highly prestigious and signifies national importance. However, this bill is particularly significant because it moves beyond land use to dictate the museum's educational mission. By legally defining 'biological women' as the museum's sole subject, the bill inserts Congress into the curatorial process, which is traditionally handled by historians and experts. It reflects an ongoing national debate over gender identity and the role of political balance in public education.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Site Designation
Permits the museum to be built within the 'Reserve' of the National Mall at the South Monument site, which is normally protected from new construction.
PROVISION 02
Biological Definition
Limits the museum's scope strictly to 'biological women' and prohibits the depiction of biological males as females.
PROVISION 03
Political Viewpoint Diversity
Mandates that museum programs and exhibits represent an equal balance of various political ideologies and cultures.
PROVISION 04
Congressional Oversight
Requires the Smithsonian to report to several House and Senate committees every two years on its compliance with the bill's content requirements.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 232
R· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
5
BILLS LED
55
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 91%
DEM 127 REP 105 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
39 EVENTSMAY 21
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 1300. (consideration: CR H3692-3699; text of amendment in the nature of a substitute: CR H3692-3693)
MAY 21
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.
MAY 21
DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 1329.
MAY 21
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1329
Congress119th
StatusPassed House
IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
Last actionMay 21, 2026
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PASSED HOUSE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025
House BillHR 1329Smithsonian InstitutionGovernment buildings, facilities, and property
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
A bill to locate the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall and define its mission and content requirements.AI-written
INTRODUCED FEB 13, 2025· LAST ACTION MAY 21, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
65%
READING
10 min
COSPONSORS
232
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
