Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 538.

2026-04-23

The bill would establish a new Smithsonian museum dedicated to telling the history and contributions of American women, giving visitors a dedicated space to learn about women's achievements across politics, science, arts, business, and other fields. The museum would be part of the Smithsonian Institution, the federally funded network of museums and research centers, and would help fill a gap in how American history is currently presented to the public. This would affect tourists, students, educators, and anyone interested in learning more complete American history.