Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act
Floor Speech
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Mrs. BEATTY. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the National Women's History Commission Act, HR. 863, introduced by my esteemed colleague from New York, Congresswoman CAROLYN MALONEY.
Representative MALONEY has worked diligently to get this important bill to the floor, and I thank her for her tremendous efforts.
H.R. 863 would establish a commission to report recommendations to the President and Congress concerning the establishment of a National Women's History Museum in Washington, DC.
The National Women's History Museum Commission would be at no additional cost to the taxpayer, as the commission is entirely paid for without the use of federal funds.
The Museum's mission would be to educate, inspire, empower, and shape the future by integrating women's distinctive history into the culture of the United States.
All too often, women's history is largely missing from textbooks, memorials, and museum exhibits.
Of the 210 statues in the United States Capitol, only nine are of female leaders.
Less than five percent of the 2,400 national historic landmarks chronicle women's achievement.
The museums and memorials in our nation's Capital demonstrate what we value.
This bill would provide women, who comprise 53% of our population, a long overdue home on our National Mall honoring their many contributions that are the very backbone of our country.
This effort is about bringing together women and remembering those women that came before us, who persevered and changed the course of history, and on whose shoulders we stand today.
These unique experiences, perspectives, and historic accomplishments deserve recognition in our nation's capital.
It is time for the women of our nation to be recognized with this landmark.
H.R. 863 is a critical step in advancing the National Women's History Museum by providing us with a blueprint of steps to take in order to finally tell the story of more than half of our country's population.
Let us honor our nation's foremothers and inspire present and future generations of women leaders.
I urge all Members of the House to vote in favor of this bill.
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