Expressing the sense of Congress regarding reconsideration of the merits of awarding the Medal of Honor posthumously to Doris Miller for acts of valor during World War II for which he was originally awarded the Navy Cross.
- Last Action
- 2/21/2017
Actions
- 2017-04-07Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 2017-03-31Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
- 2017-03-30Referred 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.
- 2017-03-30Referred 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.
- 2017-03-30Referred 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.
- 2017-03-30Referred 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.
- 2017-03-30Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E417)
- 2017-03-30Introduced in House
- 2017-03-30Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2017-03-30 (00)
Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act
This bill establishes a comprehensive women's history museum within the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, DC, to provide for: (1) the collection, study, and establishment of programs related to women's contributions that have influenced the direction of the United States; (2) collaboration with other Smithsonian museums and facilities, outside museums, and educational institutions; and (3) the creation of exhibitions and programs that recognize diverse perspectives on women's history and contributions.
The bill establishes a council within the Smithsonian Institution to: (1) make recommendations to the Smithsonian's Board of Regents for the construction of the museum; (2) advise and assist the board on the administration and preservation of the museum; (3) recommend annual operating budgets for the museum; and (4) report annually to the board on the acquisition, disposition, and display of objects related to women's art, history, and culture.
The council shall have sole authority to: (1) acquire artifacts for the museum's collections, (2) dispose of any part of the collections but only if funds generated are used for additions to the collections, (3) specify criteria for the use of the museum's collections and resources, and (4) preserve and maintain the collections.
The museum's director may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of its goals.
Cosponsors (20)
- ED ROYCE (R-CA)
- Alma Adams (D-NC)
- Karen Bass (D-CA)
- Joyce Beatty (D-OH)
- Ami Bera (D-CA)
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-DE)
- Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR)
- G. K. Butterfield (D-NC)
- MICHAEL CAPUANO (D-MA)
- Matt Cartwright (D-PA)
- Joaquin Castro (D-TX)
- David Cicilline (D-RI)
- Katherine Clark (D-MA)
- Yvette Clarke (D-NY)
- WM. CLAY (D-MO)
- Steve Cohen (D-TN)
- Charlie Crist (D-FL)
- ELIJAH CUMMINGS (D-MD)
- DANNY DAVIS (D-IL)
- SUSAN DAVIS (D-CA)
Subjects
- District of Columbia
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Smithsonian Institution
- U.S. history
- Women's employment
- Women's rights
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