A bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to acquire the Museum of African Art, and for other purposes.

Summary

Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to acquire the Museum of African Art. Establishes a Commission for the Museum of African Art to assist the Board in the operation and development of the Museum. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act.

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Timeline

1. 7 February 1978

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on House Administration.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 7 February 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 7 February 1978

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 2 August 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on House Administration with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1417.

   Source: Committee

5. 2 August 1978

   Reported

   Reported to House from the Committee on House Administration with amendment, H. Rept. 95-1417.

   Source: Committee

6. 18 September 1978

   Floor

   Measure called up under motion to suspend rules and pass in House.

   Source: Floor

7. 18 September 1978

   Vote

   Measure passed House, amended, roll call #790 (350-54).

   Source: Floor

8. 18 September 1978

   Vote

   Passed/agreed to in House: Measure passed House, amended, roll call #790 (350-54).

   Source: Floor

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 7 February 1978

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mahon, George H. [D-TX-19] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Cederberg, Elford A. [R-MI-10] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsha00 · Standing

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