National African-American Museum Act

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Introduced

5 March 1991

Last action

4 October 1992 · Reported

Status

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 102-1009, Part I.

Sponsors

Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Waters, Maxine [D-CA-43], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Washington, Craig A. [D-TX-18], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. Richardson, Bill [D-NM-3], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Foglietta, Thomas M. [D-PA-1], Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Jones, Ben [D-GA-4], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. DeLauro, Rosa L. [D-CT-3], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Moody, Jim [D-WI-5], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Kopetski, Mike [D-OR-5], Rep. Traxler, Bob [D-MI-8], Rep. Bilbray, James H. [D-NV-1], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Rep. Owens, Wayne [D-UT-2], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1]

Subjects

Education

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7 February 2024

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Summary

National African-American Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African-American Museum to be operated as a center and location for education, research, events, and collection and display of items and materials relating to the historical, cultural, economic, political, and other aspects of the scope of experiences of African-Americans. Requires the Board of Trustees of the National African-American Museum to report to the Congress and the President annually on its activities and operations. Directs the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to: (1) provide for design and construction of the Musuem in Washington, D.C.; (2) establish a National Trust for African-American Museums within the Museum; (3) establish an affiliate program for other museums and institutions; and (4) in its own discretion, provide for cooperative research and other promotional activities with specified museums and study centers for African-American history and culture. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

5 March 1991
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Source: IntroReferral
5 March 1991
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
5 March 1991
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
11 March 1991
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.
Source: Committee
18 March 1991
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Source: Committee
8 April 1992
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
3 June 1992
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
3 June 1992
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
15 September 1992
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
23 September 1992
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
23 September 1992
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
24 September 1992
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Source: Committee
24 September 1992
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
4 October 1992
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 102-1009, Part I.
Source: Committee
4 October 1992
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 102-1009, Part I.
Source: Committee

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