H.R. 1329 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
H.R. 1329 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) has passed the house — introduced on Feb 13, 2025, sponsored by Nicole Malliotakis with 231 co-sponsors. Congress held 2 roll call votes on it.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the House
- Introduced
- Feb 13, 2025
- Co-sponsors
- 231
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
- Groups that lobbied
- 1
What it does
Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act 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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY). Co-sponsors: 127 Democrats, 104 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 13, 2025
- Passed the HouseMay 20, 2026
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (May 21, 2026)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · May 21, 2026 · Failed204–216 - On Motion to Recommit
House · May 21, 2026 · Failed209–209
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum ActHouse · May 21, 2026
- Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum ActHouse · May 21, 2026
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- H.R. 1102: Commission To Study the Potential of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture Act
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- H.R. 7549: National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026
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- H.R. 10475: Protecting Our History Act of 2026
- H.R. 10527: Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act of 2026
Who lobbied on it
1 organizations named this bill in lobbying reports (Jul 2025 – Sep 2026). Biggest spenders among them:
Committees
- Committee on House Administration
- Natural Resources Committee
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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