National Museum of the American Latino Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Jun 15, 2017)
National Museum of the American Latino Act
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.
What just happenedJun 23, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseJun 15, 2017
- Jun 23, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Jun 16, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee - Jun 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Transportation and Infrastructure Committee - Jun 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Natural Resources Committee - Jun 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100-A
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
- Jun 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Committee on House Administration - Jun 15, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jun 15, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House