summary
Introduced
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
In Committee
02/13/2025
02/13/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
Introduced Session
119th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To permit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill authorizes the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, overriding previous restrictions. The legislation modifies existing law to allow the museum to be placed on federal land that may currently be under the jurisdiction of another federal agency, with a requirement that the agency be notified and transfer administrative jurisdiction. The bill also establishes specific guidelines for the museum's Board of Trustees to ensure comprehensive and diverse representation of Hispanic and Latino experiences, mandating that exhibits and programs accurately reflect the varied cultures, histories, events, and values of these communities. The Board is required to seek guidance from a wide range of knowledgeable sources representing different political viewpoints, cultural backgrounds, and lived experiences. Additionally, the bill requires the Smithsonian Secretary to submit reports to Congress every two years detailing how the museum is meeting these representation and diversity requirements. The changes are retroactively effective from the enactment of the original legislation in the 2021 Consolidated Appropriations Act, signaling a strong commitment to creating a national museum that authentically represents the Latino experience in the United States.
Committee Categories
Government Affairs
Sponsors (84)
Nicole Malliotakis (R)*,
Pete Aguilar (D),
Mark Amodei (R),
Don Bacon (R),
Becca Balint (D),
Andy Barr (R),
Nanette Barragán (D),
Cliff Bentz (R),
Ami Bera (D),
Gus Bilirakis (R),
Vern Buchanan (R),
Mike Carey (R),
Joaquin Castro (D),
Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (D),
Judy Chu (D),
Gil Cisneros (D),
Lou Correa (D),
Henry Cuellar (D),
Monica De La Cruz (R),
Suzan DelBene (D),
Debbie Dingell (D),
Veronica Escobar (D),
Adriano Espaillat (D),
Teresa Fernandez (D),
Brian Fitzpatrick (R),
Chuck Fleischmann (R),
Valerie Foushee (D),
Lois Frankel (D),
Russell Fry (R),
Robert Garcia (D),
Sylvia Garcia (D),
Chuy García (D),
Carlos Giménez (R),
Tony Gonzales (R),
Vicente Gonzalez (D),
Josh Gottheimer (D),
Pablo Jose Hernandez (D),
Darrell Issa (R),
Jonathan Jackson (D),
John James (R),
Pramila Jayapal (D),
Young Kim (R),
Nick LaLota (R),
Nick Langworthy (R),
Mike Lawler (R),
Susie Lee (D),
Anna Luna (R),
Brian Mast (R),
Jenn McClellan (D),
Jim McGovern (D),
Grace Meng (D),
Dan Meuser (R),
Carol Miller (R),
Jim Moylan (R),
Dan Newhouse (R),
Zach Nunn (R),
Burgess Owens (R),
Chellie Pingree (D),
Nellie Pou (D),
Ayanna Pressley (D),
Amata Radewagen (R),
Delia Ramirez (D),
Emily Randall (D),
Mike Rogers (R),
David Rouzer (R),
Michael Rulli (R),
María Salazar (R),
Andrea Salinas (D),
Mary Gay Scanlon (D),
Jan Schakowsky (D),
David Schweikert (R),
Darren Soto (D),
Melanie Stansbury (D),
Tom Suozzi (D),
Claudia Tenney (R),
Dina Titus (D),
Norma Torres (D),
Lori Trahan (D),
Derek Tran (D),
Lauren Underwood (D),
Juan Vargas (D),
Marc Veasey (D),
Nydia Velázquez (D),
Joe Wilson (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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 02/13/2025)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1330/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/119/bills/hr1330/BILLS-119hr1330ih.pdf |
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