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H.R. 2420 (116th)

National Museum of the American Latino Act

openUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

30 April 2019

Last action

3 December 2020 · Reported

Status

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.

Sponsors

JOSE SERRANO, Will Hurd, Tony Cárdenas, Jaime Herrera Beutler, Rep. Garcia, Sylvia R. [D-TX-29], Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20], Jenniffer González-Colón, Rep. Correa, J. Luis [D-CA-46], PETER KING, Darren Soto, Grace Napolitano, Sean Duffy, Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Barbara Lee, Raúl Grijalva, Anthony Gonzalez, Linda Sánchez, Dan Newhouse, Don Bacon, Jesús García, Pete Aguilar, Adriano Espaillat, Debbie Mucarsel-Powell, Rep. Johnson, Henry C. "Hank" [D-GA-4], Sen. Luján, Ben Ray [D-NM], Gregorio Sablan, Katie Hill, Josh Harder, Albio Sires, Rep. Carbajal, Salud O. [D-CA-24], Henry Cuellar, Filemon Vela, Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Juan Vargas, Sen. Gallego, Ruben [D-AZ], Earl Blumenauer, Eric Swalwell, Gilbert Cisneros, Gwen Moore, Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Donald Payne, Vicente Gonzalez, Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], ELIOT ENGEL, TJ Cox, Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Barragán, Nanette Diaz [D-CA-44], Alan Lowenthal

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Summary

National Museum of the American Latino Act This bill establishes the National Museum of the American Latino in the Smithsonian Institution. The purposes of the museum are to (1) illuminate Latino contributions to the story of the United States; (2) provide for the collection, study, research, publication, and establishment of exhibitions and programs related to Latino life, art, history, and culture; and (3) provide for collaboration with Smithsonian Institution museums and research centers and other museums and educational institutions in the United States and abroad to promote the study and appreciation of Latino life, art, history, culture, and its impact on society in the United States. The bill establishes a Board of Trustees for the museum to advise and assist the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian on all matters related to the administration and preservation of the museum. The Director of the museum shall manage the museum and may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of its goals. The Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services shall establish and carry out specified grant programs and a scholarship program, including a grant program to promote the understanding of the Latin American diaspora in the United States. The Board of Regents shall designate a site for the museum and is authorized to design and construct it.

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Timeline

  1. 30 April 2019

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 30 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 30 April 2019

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 1 May 2019

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.

    Source: Committee

  5. 8 May 2019

    Referred

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

    Source: Committee

  6. 17 October 2019

    Committee

    Subcommittee Hearings Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 27 July 2020

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

  8. 27 July 2020

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3864-3866)

    Source: Floor

  9. 27 July 2020

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3864-3866)

    Source: Floor

  10. 27 July 2020

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2420.

    Source: Floor

  11. 27 July 2020

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3864-3872)

    Source: Floor

  12. 27 July 2020

    Floor

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

    Source: Floor

  13. 29 July 2020

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  14. 3 December 2020

    Calendars

    Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.

    Source: Calendars

  15. 3 December 2020

    Reported

    Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.

    Source: Committee

  16. 3 December 2020

    Reported

    Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt without amendment. Without written report.

    Source: Committee

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