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Trump Gets Say Over Women’s Museum Amid Trans Controversy

5/21/2026

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Republican amendment to H.R. 1329 gives U.S. President Donald Trump authority over the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum’s location and design and separates it from National Museum of American Latino.
May 21, 2026 vote will see Democratic Women’s Caucus, led by Teresa Leger Fernández, oppose the amendment for its “biological women” language that excludes transgender women.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis defended the amendment, saying Democrats withdrew support after “biological women” clause.

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Republican amendment to H.R. 1329 gives U.S. President Donald Trump authority over the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum’s location and design and separates it from National Museum of American Latino.
May 21, 2026 vote will see Democratic Women’s Caucus, led by Teresa Leger Fernández, oppose the amendment for its “biological women” language that excludes transgender women.
Rep. Nicole Malliotakis defended the amendment, saying Democrats withdrew support after “biological women” clause.