Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
Introduced in HouseFeb 13, 2025

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

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Section 1. Short title

This Act may be cited as the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act.

(1) In general

Notwithstanding any other provision of law or regulation, including section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum may be located within the Reserve (as defined in section 8902(a) of title 40, United States Code).

(2) Conforming amendment

Section 107(d) of division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (20 U.S.C. 80t–5(d)) is amended by striking, except that and all that follows and inserting a period.

(b) Use of site under the jurisdiction of another Federal agency

Section 107(b) of division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (20 U.S.C. 80t–5(b)) is amended to read as follows:

(c) Ensuring diversity of political viewpoints and authentic experiences

Section 104(b)(4) of division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (20 U.S.C. 80t–2(b)(4)) is amended to read as follows:

(d) Reports to Congress

Not later than 120 days after the date of enactment of this Act and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary of the Smithsonian shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources of the Senate, the Committee on House Administration of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the House of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate, a report on actions taken by the Director of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum and the Council of the Museum to comply with the requirements of the amendments made by subsection (c), including a description of actions taken with respect to substantial revisions of current exhibits and programs as well the planning of future exhibits and programs.

(e) Effective date

This section and the amendments made by this section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of title I of division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (20 U.S.C. 80t et seq.).

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