National African-American Museum Act

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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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 4 October 1992

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 March 1991

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