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H.R. 1570 (101st)

National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum Act

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Introduced

22 March 1989

Last action

6 April 1989 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.

Sponsors

Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Dymally, Mervyn M. [D-CA-31], Rep. Espy, Mike [D-MS-2], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Gray, William H., III [D-PA-2], Rep. Hawkins, Augustus F. [D-CA-29], Rep. Hayes, Charles A. [D-IL-1], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Savage, Gus [D-IL-2], Rep. Stokes, Louis [D-OH-11], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Wheat, Alan [D-MO-5], Rep. Valentine, Tim [D-NC-2], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Jones, Ben [D-GA-4], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Moakley, John Joseph [D-MA-9], Rep. Lehman, William [D-FL-17], Rep. Murphy, Austin J. [D-PA-20], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Del. Blaz, Ben G. [R-GU-At Large], Rep. Tallon, Robert M. (Robin) [D-SC-6], Rep. Staggers, Harley O., Jr. [D-WV-2], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Atkins, Chester G. [D-MA-5], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Bates, Jim [D-CA-44], Rep. Coyne, William J. [D-PA-14], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Rep. Bryant, John W. [D-TX-5], Rep. Fish, Hamilton, Jr. [R-NY-19], Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Sen. Campbell, Ben Nighthorse [R-CO], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

26 August 2025

Education

Summary

National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African-American Heritage Memorial 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 Heritage Memorial Museum to report to the Congress and the President annually on its activities and operations. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 22 March 1989

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 22 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 22 March 1989

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 23 March 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.

    Source: Committee

  5. 6 April 1989

    Committee

    Executive Comment Requested from Smithsonian.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 April 1989

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.

    Source: Committee

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