HR 1329 · Failed in House · 05-21-26
Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act
What does the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Act do?
HR 1329 is a House bill sponsored by Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY). Allows the planned Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be built within the protected core of the National Mall, and adjusts how its site is chosen and how it ensures a range of viewpoints.
Did HR 1329 pass? Where it stands
As of July 17, 2026, HR 1329 has failed in the House.
Status: Failed in House
Latest vote: House Failed 204–216 on May 21, 2026
Outlook: Dead
Key provisions
- National Mall Site
- Allows the museum within the Reserve of the National Mall
- Overrides the general bar on new buildings in the Reserve
- Site Transfer and Viewpoints
- Sets a notification and transfer process for federal sites
- Requires exhibits to reflect a diversity of viewpoints
- Biennial report to Congress on compliance
Last updated June 15, 2026