113th Congress Passes Legislation to Develop Feasibility Plan for the Creation of a National Women's History Museum

摘要

It took 15 years, but the National Women's History Museum (NWHM), a 501 (c)(3) organization founded in 1996, has finally scored a victory in its effort to build a world-class museum on the National Mall. NWHM is dedicated to "preserving, interpreting and celebrating the diverse historic contributions of women, and integrating this rich heritage fully into our nation's history." AWIS is part of a 51-member coalition of national organizations that support the NWHM's mission. This past summer, we participated in a letter writing campaign urging U.S. Senators to pass this legislation that will enable congress to appoint an eight-member panel that will have 18 months to produce a congressional report outlining how the museum can be created and maintained. The legislation was co-sponsored by Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Representative Carolyn Maloney (D-NY), Senator Barbara Mikulski (D-MD) and Representative Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). Now it is ready for President Obama's signature.