Rep. Susie Lee Statement on Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act Passing 290-Cosponsor Threshold

Washington, D.C. - Rep. Susie Lee (Nev.-03) issued the following statement after the Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act, which she cosponsored, passed the 290-cosponsor threshold to be placed on the consensus calendar. This is the result of a new House rule that the Problem Solvers Caucus, of which the Congresswoman is a member, championed as part of its ‘Break the Gridlock' initiative. This brings the bill one step closer to passage.

"I entered office as part of the largest class of women to ever be elected to Congress, and there's no better time than during this Congress to pass the Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act," said Rep. Lee. "Until now, women's role in our country has not been told in one contiguous museum. I'm so glad that Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick and I could team up with the champion of this bill, Rep. Carolyn Maloney, and lead the bipartisan effort to get the support of over 290 cosponsors and qualify this historic bill for the consensus calendar, a new House rule that the Problem Solvers Caucus championed as part of its ‘Break the Gridlock' initiative. Because of our commitment to bipartisan problem-solving, we are one step closer to ensuring that every American can learn the complete story and the integral role women have played in shaping our country."

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