Senators Collins, Feinstein Urge Vote on Legislation to Establish Smithsonian Women’s History Museum
Washington, D.C. — U.S. Senators Susan Collins (R-ME) and Dianne Feinstein (D-CA) sent a letter to Senate leadership, urging them to bring up the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act for consideration by the full Senate as soon as possible. The bipartisan bill, introduced by Senators Collins and Feinstein last year, would create an American women’s history museum in our nation’s capital.
“In 2014, Congress created a Congressional Commission to study the potential for an American museum of women’s history in our nation’s capital. This bipartisan Commission unanimously concluded that the United States needs and deserves a women’s history museum that will ‘tell the stories, celebrate the accomplishments, and illuminate American women’s history in ways that will inspire and inform people of all ages and all walks of life,’” Senators Collins and Feinstein wrote. “We ask that the bill be considered by the full Senate as soon as possible so that it may advance this year when we are celebrating the 100th anniversary of women’s suffrage. We owe it to our future generation to ensure the many accomplishments and diverse experiences of women are recognized as a fundamental part of our nation’s narrative, and we look forward to working with you to ensure this important legislation is enacted.”
In 2016, a Congressional Commission created by Congress unanimously concluded that America needs a physical national museum dedicated to showcasing the historical experiences and impact of women in this country. Incorporating the recommendations of the bipartisan Commission, Senators Collins and Feinstein’s bill would establish a new Smithsonian Museum for this purpose.
Last month, the House of Representatives overwhelmingly approved companion legislation introduced by Representatives Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA).
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