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H.R.1980

H.R.1980: Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act

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About This Bill

This bill was introduced in the 116th Congress
This bill is primarily about civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Introduced March 28, 2019
Latest Major Action Feb. 12, 2020
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Bill Sponsor

Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

Bill Cosponsors

293 (234 Democrats, 59 Republicans)

Bill Versions

Referred in Senate - Feb. 12, 2020
Engrossed in House - Feb. 11, 2020
Reported in House - Nov. 13, 2019
Introduced in House - March 28, 2019

Bill Summary

Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act (Sec. 3) This bill establishes in the Smithsonian Institution a comprehensive women's history museum. Such museum shall be named by the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution. (Sec. 4) The bill establishes a council, that, among other things, shall make recommendations to the board on the planning, design, and construction of the museum. (Sec. 7) The board shall designate a site for the...

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Bill Actions

Date	Description
Feb. 12, 2020	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Feb. 11, 2020	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Feb. 11, 2020	On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 374 - 37 (Roll no. 59). (text: CR H1029-1031)
Feb. 11, 2020	Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1037)
Feb. 11, 2020	At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Feb. 11, 2020	DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 1980.
Feb. 11, 2020	Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H1029-1035)
Feb. 11, 2020	Ms. Lofgren moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Nov. 13, 2019	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 230.
Nov. 13, 2019	Committee on Transportation discharged.
Nov. 13, 2019	Committee on Natural Resources discharged.
Nov. 13, 2019	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 116-286, Part I.
Nov. 12, 2019	Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Nov. 12, 2019	Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sept. 11, 2019	Motion to place bill on Consensus Calendar filed by Mrs. Maloney, Carolyn B..
April 17, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
March 29, 2019	Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
March 28, 2019	Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
March 28, 2019	Introduced in the House by Carolyn B. Maloney (D-N.Y.)

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