House rejects Smithsonian Women's Museum bill over transgender inclusion

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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