( CNN ) -- Did you know that the `` frequency hopping '' technology that is vital to much of our military technology and helps keep your cell phone and your GPS devices secure was developed and patented by a famous movie star ? Did you know that there was an amazing 16-year-old patriot who outdid Paul Revere , riding 45 miles in the pouring rain to warn New York colonial militias that `` the British are coming '' ? Did you know that there was a secret agent , code named `` 355 , '' who worked for George Washington 's band of spies , the Culper Ring ? The agent supplied key intelligence on British activities during the Revolutionary War , and she was so good at keeping a secret that we still do n't know her real name . If you do n't know about all these people , it 's understandable . Their stories are n't told widely or often -- perhaps because they were all women . For some reason or other , when the story of our country is told , women -- really great women -- have tended to be left out of the telling . You see the results everywhere you look : . -- A survey of U.S. history textbooks found that only 10 % of the individuals identified in the texts were women . -- Less than 8 % of the 2,560 national historic landmarks chronicle the achievements of women . -- Of the 210 statues in the U.S. Capitol , only 15 are of female leaders . That 's the bad news . The good news is that thanks to a strong bipartisan effort in Congress , we may soon be one step closer to addressing this imbalance by establishing a National Women 's History Museum in Washington . Together , we have introduced a common-sense bill to move this idea forward . We have more than 73 bipartisan co-sponsors in the House , 19 in the Senate and a national coalition of women 's groups behind us . We recognize money is tight -- that 's why we 're not asking for taxpayer support . Private donations would fund the museum 's construction and operation . A vital part of recognizing equal rights for women is acknowledging and commemorating the deep and lasting contributions women have made throughout history . When young people visit our nation 's capital , they should have a chance to be just as inspired by women 's accomplishments as men 's . We establish and operate museums , not just as some kind of giant drawer in which to store our memorabilia , but as way to celebrate our accomplishments , affirm our shared values and preserve the full and accurate story of our common history . And unfortunately , only half of that story is presently being told . The stories of courageous and pioneering Americans such as abolitionist Harriet Tubman , astronaut Sally Ride , Supreme Court Justice Sandra Day O'Connor and the founder of the Girl Scouts , Juliette Gordon Low , will inform and inspire future generations . The remarkable women who helped to make this country what it is today deserve to have their histories told and preserved for the ages . Their stories of success are the stories that will inspire and encourage millions of women . Our daughters and our sons deserve the chance to learn the story -- the full story -- of how this amazing country came to be . And by the way , the movie star inventor ? That was Hedy Lamarr . The 16 year-old who rode farther than Paul Revere was Sybil Ludington . And the spy , code named `` 355 '' ? Well , we still do n't know the name -- but we know the patriot was a `` she . '' And just wait until you see all the other amazing women and American history you 'll learn about one day soon when the National Women 's History Museum opens . Join us on Facebook.com/CNNOpinion . The opinions expressed in this commentary are solely those of Rep. Marsha Blackburn , Rep. Carolyn Maloney , Sen. Susan Collins and Sen. Barbara Mikulski .
March is National Women 's Month . Four members of Congress are pushing for a National Women 's History Museum . The museum would be located in the Capitol, and it would feature artifacts from all women who have served as U.S. senators or House representatives since 1789 ( including Eleanor Roosevelt ).