US SB3567 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Democrat 11-4-1)
Status: Introduced on September 19 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-09-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Pending: Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on September 19 2012 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2012-09-19 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Pending: Senate Energy And Natural Resources Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
National Women's History Museum Commission Act of 2012 - Establishes the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum to submit to the President and Congress a report containing recommendations with respect to a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C. Requires the Commission to be composed of eight members. Directs the Senate Majority Leader, Speaker of the House of Representatives, Senate Minority Leader, and House Minority Leader to each appoint two Commission members. Directs the Commission to: (1) report on issues including potential locations for the Museum and whether it should be part of the Smithsonian Institution, and (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment and maintenance of the Museum through contributions from the public. Authorizes the Commission to employ and compensate an executive director and other necessary personnel. Terminates the Commission within a specified period after it has submitted its final reports pursuant to this Act. Prohibits federal funds from being obligated to carry out this Act.
Title
National Women's History Museum Commission Act of 2012
Sponsors
Sen. Susan Collins [R-ME] | Sen. Daniel Akaka [D-HI] | Sen. Kelly Ayotte [R-NH] | Sen. Michael Bennet [D-CO] |
Sen. Barbara Boxer [D-CA] | Sen. Dianne Feinstein [D-CA] | Sen. Kay Hutchison [R-TX] | Sen. Amy Klobuchar [D-MN] |
Sen. Mary Landrieu [D-LA] | Sen. Joseph Lieberman [I-CT] | Sen. Jeff Merkley [D-OR] | Sen. Barbara Mikulski [D-MD] |
Sen. Lisa Murkowski [R-AK] | Sen. Patty Murray [D-WA] | Sen. Jeanne Shaheen [D-NH] | Sen. Debbie Stabenow [D-MI] |
History
Date | Chamber | Action |
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2012-09-19 | Senate | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. |
2012-09-19 | Senate | Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S6461) |
Same As/Similar To
HB6421 (Related) 2012-09-21 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Subjects
Advisory bodies
Arts, culture, religion
District of Columbia
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
U.S. history
Women's rights
Arts, culture, religion
District of Columbia
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
U.S. history
Women's rights
US Congress State Sources
Type | Source |
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Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/senate-bill/3567/all-info |
Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/s3567/BILLS-112s3567is.pdf |