Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act
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HR 863 — Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act
Last action — Received in the Senate.
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Died in session
This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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Summary
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.
Bill Text
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Received in the Senate.
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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)
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Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3481-3482)
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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.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 863.
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Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3471-3477)
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Mrs. Lummis moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
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Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 327.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 113-411, Part II.
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Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 113-411, Part I.
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Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation Discharged.
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Ordered to be Reported.
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Subcommittee Hearings Held.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
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Referred to House House Administration
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Referred to House Natural Resources
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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.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E201)
Sponsors
- Carolyn Maloney · Primary
Sponsorship breakdown
Export CSV (upgrade) →1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on · 33 voted No
Sponsors (1)
Co-sponsors (0)
None.
Not signed on (546)
546 members have not signed on to this bill.
Show all 546 →"Not signed on" means a member has not sponsored or co-sponsored this bill — it does not imply opposition. Members flagged Voted No have a recorded No vote on this bill.
Votes
| Party | Yea | Nay | Present | Not Voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 20 | 5 | 0 | 5 |
| D | 162 | 0 | 0 | 6 |
| Democrat | 27 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| Whig | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| R | 171 | 27 | 0 | 3 |
| Jackson | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Federalist | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Total | 383 | 33 | 0 | 15 |
| % of votes cast | 89% | 8% | 0% | 3% |
How each member voted (431)
Subjects
Frequently asked questions
- What does HR 863 do?
- 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.
- Who sponsors HR 863?
- HR 863 is sponsored by Carolyn Maloney (D).
- What is the current status of HR 863?
- This bill died with 113th Congress. It reached “Introduced” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
- Where can I track HR 863?
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