On April 14, the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee approved, by voice vote, S. 680, the National Women’s History Museum Act.
Sponsored by Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME), the legislation would convey a parcel of federal land at fair market value to the National Women’s History Museum, Inc., a nonprofit organization that “researches, collects, and exhibits the contributions of women to the social, cultural, economic, and political life of our nation in a context of world history.”
During consideration of the bill, the committee adopted, by unanimous consent, an amendment by Sen. Barbara Boxer (D-CA) to address provisions relating to environmental issues, funding restrictions, and incidental costs.
