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Democrats Push Back Against Trans Exclusion in Museum

4/17/2026

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Advocates are concerned about the exclusion of transgender women from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
The Democratic Women’s Caucus urges Congress to reverse the decision, citing a letter signed by 146 Democratic lawmakers that says changes influenced by President Donald Trump could reshape the museum's mission toward anti-LGBTQ+ views.
Democrats say the bill's language restricting content to 'biological women' could broaden exclusions.

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Advocates are concerned about the exclusion of transgender women from the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum.
The Democratic Women’s Caucus urges Congress to reverse the decision, citing a letter signed by 146 Democratic lawmakers that says changes influenced by President Donald Trump could reshape the museum's mission toward anti-LGBTQ+ views.
Democrats say the bill's language restricting content to 'biological women' could broaden exclusions.