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S. 3530Became Law

Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

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What it doesSummary public law (Dec 31, 2018)

Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

This bill amends and reauthorizes through FY2025 the Museum and Library Services Act and provides funding for library services and technology through FY2025.

(Sec. 8) The bill expands the definitions of "library" and "museum" to include a tribal library or museum and expands the services museums are authorized to provide.

(Sec. 19) The Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the 21st Century Museum Professional Program established by this bill, may enter into arrangements with museum, museum consortia and associations, institutions of higher education, and other entities for projects to

  • increase the number of students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds enrolled in graduate and undergraduate museum-related programs;
  • recruit future museum professionals from such backgrounds;
  • develop new or enhance current professional development and retention programs for museum professionals and the museum workforce; and
  • support and conduct research, needs assessments, pilot programs, and evaluation of education and professional development programs to recruit, prepare, educate, and retain the next generation of museum professionals.

What just happenedDec 31, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-410.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI](D-RI)Sponsor
23 cosponsors19 D3 R1 I
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  1. Dec 31, 2018President

    Became Public Law No: 115-410.

  2. Dec 31, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 115-410.

  3. Dec 31, 2018President

    Signed by President.

  4. Dec 31, 2018BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Dec 27, 2018Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Dec 27, 2018President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Dec 19, 2018FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Dec 19, 2018FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 331 - 28 (Roll no. 445). (text: CR H10309-10312)

  9. Dec 19, 2018Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 331 - 28 (Roll no. 445).(text: CR H10309-10312)

  10. Dec 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10319-10320)

  11. Dec 19, 2018FloorH37210

    At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Banks (IN) objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

  12. Dec 19, 2018FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3530.

  13. Dec 19, 2018FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10309-10313)

  14. Dec 19, 2018FloorH30300

    Mr. Banks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Dec 6, 2018FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  16. Dec 6, 2018FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  17. Dec 6, 2018Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  18. Dec 4, 2018Floor

    Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7291-7298; text of measure as reported: CR S7292-7295; text of measure as passed: CR S7295-7298)

  19. Dec 4, 2018Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7291-7298; text of measure as reported: CR S7292-7295; text of measure as passed: CR S7295-7298)

  20. Dec 3, 2018Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 707.

  21. Dec 3, 2018Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with amendments. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  22. Dec 3, 2018Committee14000

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with amendments. Without written report.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  23. Nov 29, 2018Committee

    Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  24. Sep 28, 2018IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6389)

    Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
  25. Sep 28, 2018IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawDec 31, 201849

Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

This bill amends and reauthorizes through FY2025 the Museum and Library Services Act and provides funding for library services and technology through FY2025.

(Sec. 8) The bill expands the definitions of "library" and "museum" to include a tribal library or museum and expands the services museums are authorized to provide.

(Sec. 19) The Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the 21st Century Museum Professional Program established by this bill, may enter into arrangements with museum, museum consortia and associations, institutions of higher education, and other entities for projects to

  • increase the number of students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds enrolled in graduate and undergraduate museum-related programs;
  • recruit future museum professionals from such backgrounds;
  • develop new or enhance current professional development and retention programs for museum professionals and the museum workforce; and
  • support and conduct research, needs assessments, pilot programs, and evaluation of education and professional development programs to recruit, prepare, educate, and retain the next generation of museum professionals.
Introduced in SenateSep 28, 2018

Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

This bill amends and reauthorizes through FY2023 the Museum and Library Services Act and provides funding for library services and technology through FY2023. The bill expands the definition of "library" and "museum" to include a tribal library or museum and expands the services museums are authorized to provide.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the 21st Century Museum Professional Program established by this bill, may enter into arrangements with museum, museum consortia and associations, institutions of higher education, and other entities for projects to:

  • increase the number of students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds enrolled in graduate and undergraduate museum-related programs;
  • recruit future museum professionals from such backgrounds;
  • develop new or enhance current professional development and retention programs for museum professionals and the museum workforce; and
  • support and conduct research, needs assessments, pilot programs, and evaluation of education and professional development programs to recruit, prepare, educate, and retain the next generation of museum professionals.
Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 — Informed