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Introduced
05/01/2019
05/01/2019
In Committee
05/01/2019
05/01/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
A bill to establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of the American Latino, and for other purposes. This bill establishes the National Museum of the American Latino in the Smithsonian Institution. The purposes of the museum are to (1) illuminate Latino contributions to the story of the United States; (2) provide for the collection, study, research, publication, and establishment of exhibitions and programs related to Latino life, art, history, and culture; and (3) provide for collaboration with Smithsonian Institution museums and research centers and other museums and educational institutions in the United States and abroad to promote the study and appreciation of Latino life, art, history, culture, and its impact on society in the United States. The bill establishes a Board of Trustees for the museum to advise and assist the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian on all matters related to the administration and preservation of the museum. The Director of the museum shall manage the museum and may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of its goals. The Board of Regents shall designate a site for the museum and is authorized to design and construct it.
AI Summary
This bill establishes the National Museum of the American Latino within the Smithsonian Institution. The purposes of the museum are to illuminate Latino contributions to the story of the United States, provide for the collection, study, research, and exhibition of Latino life, art, history, and culture, and collaborate with other Smithsonian and educational institutions to promote the study and appreciation of Latino culture. The bill establishes a Board of Trustees to advise and assist the Smithsonian Board of Regents on the administration and preservation of the museum. The Director of the museum will manage its operations and educational/liaison programs. The bill requires the Board of Regents to designate a site for the museum on the National Mall and authorizes them to design and construct the museum building. The bill also allows the Board of Regents to allocate Smithsonian funds for the construction, operation, and fundraising of the museum.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (49)
Bob Menendez (D)*,
Tammy Baldwin (D),
Michael Bennet (D),
Richard Blumenthal (D),
Cory Booker (D),
Sherrod Brown (D),
Shelley Moore Capito (R),
Ben Cardin (D),
Bob Casey (D),
Susan Collins (R),
Chris Coons (D),
John Cornyn (R),
Catherine Cortez Masto (D),
Ted Cruz (R),
Tammy Duckworth (D),
Dick Durbin (D),
Dianne Feinstein (D),
Kirsten Gillibrand (D),
Kamala Harris (D),
Maggie Hassan (D),
Martin Heinrich (D),
Mazie Hirono (D),
Tim Kaine (D),
Mark Kelly (D),
Amy Klobuchar (D),
Ed Markey (D),
Martha McSally (R),
Jeff Merkley (D),
Chris Murphy (D),
Patty Murray (D),
Gary Peters (D),
Rob Portman (R),
Jack Reed (D),
Jacky Rosen (D),
Marco Rubio (R),
Bernie Sanders (I),
Brian Schatz (D),
Chuck Schumer (D),
Jeanne Shaheen (D),
Kyrsten Sinema (I),
Debbie Stabenow (D),
Jon Tester (D),
Thom Tillis (R),
Tom Udall (D),
Chris Van Hollen (D),
Mark Warner (D),
Elizabeth Warren (D),
Sheldon Whitehouse (D),
Ron Wyden (D),
Last Action
Committee on Rules and Administration. Hearings held. (on 11/17/2020)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/senate-bill/1267/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1267/BILLS-116s1267is.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/s1267/BILLS-116s1267is.pdf.pdf |
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