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Bill113th CongressFiled Feb 27, 2013Arts, Culture, Religion
H.R. 863

Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act

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What it doesSummary passed house amended (May 7, 2014)

Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act - Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum.

Requires the Commission to: (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C.; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of such fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the Museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the Museum.

Directs the Commission's recommendations to address issues including the impact of the Museum on regional women history-related museums, whether it should be part of the Smithsonian Institution, and the cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Museum and acquiring its collections.

Prohibits federal funds from being obligated to carry out this Act.

What just happenedMay 8, 2014

Received in the Senate.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12](D-NY)Sponsor
98 cosponsors83 D15 R
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  • Received in SenateMay 8, 2014
  • Engrossed in HouseMay 7, 2014
  • Reported in HouseMay 6, 2014
  • Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 2013
  1. May 8, 2014IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  2. May 7, 2014FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 33 (Roll no. 201). (text: CR H3471-3472)

  3. May 7, 2014Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 383 - 33 (Roll no. 201).(text: CR H3471-3472)

  4. May 7, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3481-3482)

  5. May 7, 2014FloorH37220

    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.

  6. May 7, 2014FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 863.

  7. May 7, 2014FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3471-3477)

  8. May 7, 2014FloorH30300

    Mrs. Lummis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  9. May 6, 2014CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.

  10. May 6, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-411, Part II.

  11. May 6, 2014Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-411, Part II.

  12. Apr 10, 2014CommitteeH12200

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 113-411, Part I.

  13. Apr 10, 2014Committee5000

    Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 113-411, Part I.

  14. Apr 9, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

  15. Apr 9, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  16. Apr 9, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.

  17. Apr 2, 2014Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  18. Apr 2, 2014Committee

    Ordered to be Reported.

  19. Mar 25, 2014Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

  20. Mar 4, 2013Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

  21. Feb 27, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.

  22. Feb 27, 2013IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.

  23. Feb 27, 2013IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E201)

  24. Feb 27, 2013IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  25. Feb 27, 2013IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed House amendedMay 7, 201436

Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act - Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum.

Requires the Commission to: (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C.; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of such fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the Museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the Museum.

Directs the Commission's recommendations to address issues including the impact of the Museum on regional women history-related museums, whether it should be part of the Smithsonian Institution, and the cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Museum and acquiring its collections.

Prohibits federal funds from being obligated to carry out this Act.

Reported to House amended, Part IIMay 6, 201419

Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act - Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum.

Requires the Commission to: (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C.; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the Museum through public contributions; and (3) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the Museum.

Directs the Commission's recommendations to address issues including the impact of the Museum on regional women history-related museums, whether it should be part of the Smithsonian Institution, and the cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Museum and acquiring its collections.

Prohibits federal funds from being obligated to carry out this Act.

Reported to House without amendment, Part IApr 10, 201428

(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)

Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act of 2013 - Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum.

Requires the Commission to: (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for, and develop a fundraising plan for public contributions to support, the establishment and maintenance of a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C.; and (2) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the Museum.

Directs the Commission's recommendations to address issues including the impact of the Museum on regional women history-related museums, whether it should be part of the Smithsonian Institution, and the cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Museum and acquiring its collections.

Prohibits federal funds from being obligated to carry out this Act.

Introduced in HouseFeb 27, 2013

Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act of 2013 - Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum.

Requires the Commission to: (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for, and develop a fundraising plan for public contributions to support, the establishment and maintenance of a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C.; and (2) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the Museum.

Directs the Commission's recommendations to address issues including the impact of the Museum on regional women history-related museums, whether it should be part of the Smithsonian Institution, and the cost of constructing, operating, and maintaining the Museum and acquiring its collections.

Prohibits federal funds from being obligated to carry out this Act.

Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act — Informed