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H.R. 3525Became Law

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

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What it doesSummary public law (Jun 13, 2022)

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.

The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, DC; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum.

The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum.

The commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions to it and payment of its expenses.

No federal funding may be obligated to carry out this bill.

What just happenedJun 13, 2022

Became Public Law No: 117-140.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6](D-NY)Sponsor
120 cosponsors117 D3 R
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120cosponsors3committees33actions8subjects
  1. Jun 13, 2022President

    Became Public Law No: 117-140.

  2. Jun 13, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 117-140.

  3. Jun 13, 2022President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jun 13, 2022BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jun 9, 2022Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jun 9, 2022President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. May 19, 2022Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  8. May 19, 2022Floor

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  9. May 19, 2022Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.

  10. May 19, 2022Discharge

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2605)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  11. May 19, 2022Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2605)

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  12. May 12, 2022IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

    Energy and Natural Resources Committee
  13. Apr 27, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate.

  14. Apr 26, 2022FloorH38310

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

  15. Apr 26, 2022FloorH37300

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4479-4480)

  16. Apr 26, 2022Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4479-4480)

  17. Apr 26, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3525.

  18. Apr 26, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4479-4482)

  19. Apr 26, 2022FloorH30300

    Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  20. Apr 25, 2022CalendarsH12410

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.

  21. Apr 25, 2022DischargeH12300

    Committee on House Administration discharged.

    Committee on House Administration
  22. Apr 25, 2022Committee5500

    Committee on House Administration discharged.

    Committee on House Administration
  23. Apr 25, 2022CommitteeH12200

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-297, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  24. Apr 25, 2022Committee5000

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-297, Part I.

    Natural Resources Committee
  25. Feb 16, 2022Committee

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.

    Natural Resources Committee
  26. Feb 16, 2022Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Natural Resources Committee
  27. Feb 16, 2022Committee

    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.

    Natural Resources Committee
  28. Dec 7, 2021Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  29. Jul 5, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

    Federal Lands Subcommittee
  30. May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Committee on House Administration
  31. May 25, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Natural Resources Committee
  32. May 25, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  33. May 25, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Public LawJun 13, 202249

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.

The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, DC; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum.

The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum.

The commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions to it and payment of its expenses.

No federal funding may be obligated to carry out this bill.

Passed SenateMay 19, 202255

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.

The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, DC; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum.

The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum.

The commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions to it and payment of its expenses.

No federal funding may be obligated to carry out this bill.

Passed HouseApr 26, 202253

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.

The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, DC; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum.

The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum.

The commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions to it and payment of its expenses.

No federal funding may be obligated to carry out this bill.

Reported to House, Part IApr 25, 20228

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.

The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, DC; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum.

The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum.

The commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions to it and payment of its expenses.

No federal funding may be obligated to carry out this bill.

Introduced in HouseMay 25, 2021

Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.

The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in the District of Columbia; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum.

The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum.

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American … — Informed