United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 868 (115th)
National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act
Introduced
3 February 2017
Last action
16 February 2017 · Referred
Status
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Sponsors
Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28], Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7], Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15], Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large], Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39], Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9]
Subjects
Discovery layer
Source updated
11 August 2025
Summary
National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act This bill establishes a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture within the Smithsonian Institution to provide for the collection, study, and establishment of programs related to Asian Pacific American life, art, history, and culture. The bill also establishes a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Council to: (1) make recommendations to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution concerning construction of the Museum, and (2) advise and assist the Board on all matters related to the Museum's administration and preservation. The Institute of Museum and Library Services shall establish: (1) a grant program for improving operations, care of collections, and development of professional management at Asian Pacific American museums; (2) a grant program that provides internship and fellowship opportunities at such museums; and (3) a scholarship program for assisting individuals who are pursuing careers or carrying out studies in the arts, humanities, and sciences in the study of Asian Pacific American life, art, history, and culture. The Board shall designate a site for the Museum within 12 months of this bill's enactment.
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Timeline
3 February 2017
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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
3 February 2017
Introduced
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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
3 February 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
3 February 2017
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 February 2017
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Source: Committee
16 February 2017
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Source: Committee
Votes
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Versions
- Introduced in House · 3 February 2017 · Download file
Documents
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Sponsors
- Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lieu, Ted [D-CA-36] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Velázquez, Nydia M. [D-NY-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Swalwell, Eric [D-CA-15] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Sablan, Gregorio Kilili Camacho [D-MP-At Large] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Takano, Mark [D-CA-39] · D · Cosponsor
- Rep. Green, Al [D-TX-9] · D · Cosponsor
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Sources
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- Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/115th-congress/house-bill/868
- Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/115/hr/868
- us · 115-hr-868 · source updated 11 August 2025