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House rejects Smithsonian Women's Museum bill over transgender inclusion

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A proposed bill to establish a Smithsonian American Women's History Museum on the National Mall failed in the House of Representatives due to partisan disagreements over the inclusion of transgender individuals. Republicans revised the legislation to exclusively feature "biological women," which Democrats argued excluded a diverse range of experiences and ceded control to President Trump. The bill's rejection leaves the future of the museum uncertain, despite initial broad bipartisan support. AI

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House rejects Smithsonian Women's Museum bill over transgender inclusion

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Lisa Mascaro, The Associated Press ·

    ‘You kind of ruined it with your trans obsession’: House points fingers as Smithsonian Women’s museum funding fails

    Republicans revised the legislation to ensure no transgender people would be included in exhibits. Then it failed to pass.

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