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Why I voted Yes on H.R. 863
5/7/14I Voted Yes on H.R. 863, to establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women’s History Museum Act.
While our nation’s capital boasts dozens of museums, there is yet to be a collection designated to the significant role women have played in shaping the economic, political, and cultural history of our country. This bipartisan, cost-free legislation would establish an unpaid 8-member Commission to study the possible establishment of a National Women’s History Museum in Washington, D.C.
The Commission would be tasked with submitting a report to Congress and the president within 18 months detailing a potential location for such a museum, the availability and cost of collections to be displayed, associated costs of construction and maintenance, and recommend an organizational structure, best practices, and a fundraising plan so the museum may operate self-sufficiently without requiring any federal funding. The Commission itself would rely on gifts and contributions for any related expenses; no federal funding would be allotted for the operation of this study.
Individuals and organizations in our communities have been expressing the desire for the creation of a National Women’s History Museum for almost a decade. I believe an organized effort conducted by dedicated individuals with expertise in museum design, planning and administration will help lead to a detailed report on whether or not such a project should commence in our nation’s capital.
The bill was approved by a bipartisan vote of 383 – 33.
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Comments (optional) repName John Smith helpWithFedAgencyAddress Haverhill District Office
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Haverhill, CA 35602district 22st District of New York academyUSCitizenDate July 1, 2012 academyAgeDate July 1, 2012 academyApplicationDueDate October 20, 2012 repStateABBR NY repDistrict 24 repState New York repDistrictText 24th repPhoto SponsoredBills Sponsored Bills CoSponsoredBills Co-Sponsored Bills
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