The U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. GettyKey FactsA bipartisan congressional commission recommended creating a women’s museum in 2015 because museums overwhelmingly feature men’s achievements and contributions to American history. The House passed legislation to set up both museums earlier this year and the Senate is expected to approve them along with the spending bill. Chief CriticSen. Mike Lee (R-Utah) on December 10 blocked the Senate from voting on the legislation to approve the two museums. TangentThese museums would join the Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and National Museum of African American History and Culture. Further ReadingUtah Sen. Mike Lee blocks votes to establish Smithsonian museums for Latinos and women (CNN)House Approves Establishing National Latino Museum As Part Of Smithsonian (Forbes)

Source: Forbes December 21, 2020 23:03 UTC