HJR141 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Becky Nordgren April Weaver Terri Collins Elaine Beech Mary Sue McClurkin Jamie Ison Patricia Todd Mary Moore Juandalynn Givan
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: National women's history museum, expressing support for establishing in Washington D.C.
Summary: Alabama's House Joint Resolution expresses support for establishing a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C. and urges Alabama's congressional delegation to back the effort.
What This Bill Does
The bill formally supports creating a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C. It urges Alabama's members of Congress to support the museum and its goal of securing a permanent site near the National Mall. The resolution characterizes the museum as a non-profit educational effort aimed at preserving and highlighting women's contributions to U.S. history; it does not authorize funding or create new programs.

Who It Affects
Members of Alabama's Congressional Delegation: urged to support and advocate for federal action to establish a permanent site for the museum near the National Mall.
National Women's History Museum (NWHM) and related women's organizations: potential benefit from formal expression of support that could help advance their goal of securing a permanent home in the nation's capital.

Key Provisions
Expresses support for establishing a National Women's History Museum in Washington, D.C.
Urges Alabama's Congressional Delegation to support the NWHM's efforts to secure a permanent home near the National Mall in Washington, D.C.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative