Two new Smithsonian museums meant to honor the contributions of women and Latinos have been tied up for years as fights over their location and content have raged.
Despite these snags and the Trump administration’s vows to snuff out many diversity initiatives, a bipartisan group of lawmakers is projecting optimism this Congress and rallying support around a pair of bills that would allow the museums to be built on the National Mall.
“I think they’re both moving along. They’re both garnering sponsors and we will continue to advocate for both,” said Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., who is leading both bills. “It’s a shame that over the last four years they’ve kind of stalled … but we’re hoping to get them back on track.”
