This bill permits the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be built on the National Mall's Reserve, an area previously off-limits for new museums. The legislation removes regulatory barriers that had restricted the museum's location options and establishes a process for acquiring land from other federal agencies if needed, requiring notification to Congress before any transfer occurs. The bill also strengthens requirements for the museum's exhibits and programs to represent diverse viewpoints and authentic experiences of American women by consulting a broad range of experts reflecting varied political ideologies, cultures, and communities. Finally, the bill requires the Smithsonian Secretary to report to Congress every two years on how the museum is meeting these diversity and representation standards in both current and future exhibits. The bill does not specify dedicated funding but makes the location change effective retroactively to the museum's original 2021 authorization.
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