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US HR1102

US HR1102
Commission To Study the Potential of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture Act

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Introduced
02/06/2025
In Committee
02/06/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

A BILL To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture, and for other purposes.

AI Summary

This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture, which will be composed of 8 members (2 appointed by each of the Senate and House leadership from both parties) with specific qualifications related to Italian American history, museum administration, and cultural expertise. The Commission's primary responsibilities include submitting two key reports to the President and Congress: one detailing a plan of action for establishing the museum in Washington, D.C., and another addressing critical issues such as collection availability, museum location, potential Smithsonian integration, governance structure, and engagement strategies for Italian Americans. The Commission must also develop a comprehensive fundraising plan to support the museum's establishment and ongoing operations without relying on federal funding, including obtaining an independent review of the plan's financial viability. Members will serve without pay but will be reimbursed for travel expenses, and the Commission will have the ability to solicit gifts and contributions. The Commission is prohibited from using federal funds and will terminate 30 days after submitting its final reports, with a deadline of 18 months from its first meeting to complete its work. Importantly, no federal employees may serve on the Commission, ensuring its independence and diverse perspective on potentially creating a national museum dedicated to Italian American history and culture.

Committee Categories

Agriculture and Natural Resources

Sponsors (54)

Tom Suozzi (D)*,  Robert Aderholt (R),  Mark Amodei (R),  Don Bacon (R),  Suzanne Bonamici (D),  Julia Brownley (D),  Salud Carbajal (D),  Mike Carey (R),  Judy Chu (D),  Angie Craig (D),  Don Davis (D),  Rosa DeLauro (D),  Suzan DelBene (D),  Chris Deluzio (D),  Brian Fitzpatrick (R),  Chuck Fleischmann (R),  Andrew Garbarino (R),  Laura Gillen (D),  Josh Gottheimer (D),  Jeff Hurd (R),  Timothy Kennedy (D),  Young Kim (R),  Nick LaLota (R),  Greg Landsman (D),  Nick Langworthy (R),  George Latimer (D),  Mike Lawler (R),  Stephen Lynch (D),  Ryan Mackenzie (R),  Nicole Malliotakis (R),  John Mannion (D),  Sarah McBride (D),  April McClain-Delaney (D),  Riley Moore (R),  Seth Moulton (D),  Jim Moylan (R),  Frank Pallone (D),  Jimmy Panetta (D),  Chris Pappas (D),  Scott Peters (D),  Amata Radewagen (R),  Josh Riley (D),  Michael Rulli (R),  Pat Ryan (D),  Terri Sewell (D),  Darren Soto (D),  Elise Stefanik (R),  Haley Stevens (D),  Mike Thompson (D),  Paul Tonko (D),  Norma Torres (D),  Ritchie Torres (D),  Mike Turner (R),  Jeff Van Drew (R), 

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 02/06/2025)

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