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Committee member urges quick passage of bill to build Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on National Mall
Summary
A committee member told the House committee that H.R. 13 29 would allow construction of a Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to proceed, designate a site on the National Mall (subject to a 180‑day presidential review), and include guardrails against partisan portrayals.
A committee member told the House committee they supported H.R. 13 29, the "Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act," saying the bill would allow construction of a museum to proceed and designate a site on the National Mall while giving the president a 180‑day window to change that location.
The speaker said the museum would "highlight the contributions of American women on the National Mall for citizens and tourists alike," and described the bill as including safeguards to ensure "this museum does not represent history in a partisan way." The speaker also noted prior support for earlier authorizing legislation for the museum.
The member urged Congress to act this year, saying the timing is appropriate as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of American independence. The remarks emphasized the museum's public benefit and symbolic value rather than specific budgetary or implementation details.
No formal vote or motion on H.R. 13 29 was recorded in the provided transcript excerpt. The speaker concluded by thanking Chair Fox for the opportunity to testify.
