UPDATE: NWHM Legislation Passes Out of Senate Committee. On April 21, 2010, the Senate Environment and Public Works (EPW) Committee passed HR 1700 and S. 2129 by a voice vote. Click here to read the press release.

Members of Congress have the opportunity to recognize women's successes, build on their accomplishments and empower future generations by passing The National Women's History Museum Act, giving NWHM a permanent home.

We've launched the Right Here. Right Now. campaign so that you can make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. Help us urge Congress to pass The National Women's History Museum Act immediately.

Tell your Senator to pass The National Women's History Museum Act now.

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This bipartisan bill (H.R. 1700), re-introduced by Representative Carolyn B. Maloney (D-NY), will allow NWHM to purchase - at fair market value - land next to the National Mall and build the first major repository of women's accomplishments and contributions in Washington, D.C. It passed the House floor on a vote vote on October 14, 2009. The Senate companion bill was re-introduced by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) on October 29,2009.

The sale of this land involves federal property and must be approved by Congress.

The National Women's History Museum Act offers a viable opportunity for NWHM to secure a permanent physical space to house the collections that it plans to make public and further its educational services. The new location at 12th Street S.W. and Independence Avenue S.W. is across the street from several of the nation's most iconic museums, such as the National Air and Space Museum, the National American History Museum and the National Gallery of Art. It's the right place for a comprehensive museum on women's accomplishments.

Learn More:

• Read the bill (H.R. 1700) and (S. 2129)
  (Previous bill numbers: H.R. 6548; S. 3528)
• Read the Press Release issued by Representative Maloney and Senator Collins (3/25/2009)
• Read the Press Release issued by Representative Maloney and Delegate Norton on the passage of HR 1700 (10/15/2009)
• Watch the video of HR 1700 passing in the House
  
• Read our Press Release (8/12/2008)
• Read the Press Release issued by Senator Susan Collins on the reintroduction of S 2129 (10/30/2009)
• Get the Facts
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Media Page
• Dear Colleague sent by Representatives Jan Schakowsky and Mary Fallin
• NWHM Coalition Letter to Congress
• NWHM Coalition Letter to the Senate