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Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY)

Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

H.R. 1329 · House bill Arts, Culture, Religion

A Republican bill with 127 Democratic cosponsors · See all 232 cosponsors

Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

Failed

Came to a vote and did not get the votes it needed.

Usually nothing. A measure can be brought back, but one that failed on the floor rarely returns in the same Congress.

Its path through Congress

  1. Introduced
  2. Failed 204–216

What this bill would do

This bill, known as the "Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act," allows for the museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall. It designates the South Monument site as the primary location, though the President has the authority to choose an alternative site. The legislation outlines building requirements aimed at protecting open space and using durable materials. It defines the museum's mission as preserving the history and achievements of biological women in the United States. Additionally, the bill establishes guidelines for ensuring a diversity of political viewpoints and authentic experiences in museum exhibits.

Yes

  • Scored +6

    Would women be better off under this?

    The bill creates a national museum specifically dedicated to the history, achievements, and lived experiences of biological women.

  • Scored +5

    Does this narrow the gap between how men and women are treated?

    The bill establishes a museum dedicated to preserving and presenting the history and achievements of biological women in the United States.

  • Scored +3

    Does this better protect air, water and wildlife?

    The bill requires that the museum site and design protect open space, existing public use, and cultural and natural resources to the maximum extent practicable.

The opposite

No question was scored the opposite.

What Congress actually voted on

2 recorded votes have been taken on this bill. One of them decided something; the rest moved it along.

  • The House: the vote on whether to pass the bill This is the real decision in this chamber. Passing here sends the bill to the other chamber, which must pass it too before it can go to the President. Failed 204 yes · 216 no

    See who voted how →

    05/21/2026 · Roll call 188 · recorded as “On Passage”