In a year when many women have made history and broken down old barriers, Members of Congress have the opportunity to recognize women's successes, build on their accomplishments and empower future generations by passing House Resolution (H.R.) 6548 and Senate bill S. 3528, giving the National Women's History Museum a permanent home.
Congress has departed from Washington, D.C. for the elections. However, there is talk of them coming back for a lame duck session afterwards. So there is a still a slim chance they could take up our bill sometime this fall.
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 H.R. 6548 and S. 3528 immediately.
Tell your Representative to pass H.R. 6548 and S. 3528 now.
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This bipartisan bill, 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. The Senate companion bill, S. 3528, was introduced by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME).
The sale of this land involves federal property and must be approved by Congress.
H.R. 6548 and S. 3528 offer 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.
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