US HB1329

Authorizes the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, overriding existing restrictions in 40 U.S.C. 8908(c) that would otherwise prohibit such placement

Establishes a streamlined process for transferring federal land to the Smithsonian, requiring the Board of Regents to notify the controlling federal agency, which must then notify relevant congressional committees and initiate transfer "as soon as practicable"

Requires the Museum Council to ensure exhibits and programs represent diverse political viewpoints and authentic experiences of women across varied cultures, ideologies, and lived experiences in the United States

Mandates biennial reports to Congress beginning 120 days after enactment, detailing compliance with diversity requirements for both current exhibit revisions and future program planning

Applies retroactively as if included in the original Smithsonian American Women's History Museum authorization under the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021