United States · Bill · HR
H.R. 877 (103rd)
National African American Museum Act
Introduced
4 February 1993
Last action
16 June 1994 · Reported
Status
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.
Sponsors
Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2], Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5], Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9], Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Fingerhut, Eric D. [D-OH-19], Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6], Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3], Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3], Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Reynolds, Mel [D-IL-2], Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3], Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4]
Subjects
Education
Source updated
14 January 2025
Summary
National African American Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African American Museum (the Museum) to be operated as a center for scholarship and museum training and a location for education, research, events, and collection and display of items and materials relating to the life, art, history, and culture of African Americans. Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution (Board of Regents) to plan, design, reconstruct, and renovate the Arts and Industries Building to house the Museum. Establishes a Board of Trustees of the Museum (Board of Trustees) in the Smithsonian Institution. Sets forth various duties of the Board of Trustees, including: (1) establishing and supporting cooperative programs with other museums and institutions; and (2) reporting annually to the Board of Regents. Directs the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to appoint a Director to manage the Museum (as well as appointing five other Museum employees). Authorizes appropriations.
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Timeline
4 February 1993
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Source: IntroReferral
4 February 1993
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E314)
Source: IntroReferral
4 February 1993
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
4 February 1993
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
17 February 1993
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.
Source: Committee
19 February 1993
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Source: Committee
17 March 1993
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Source: Committee
17 March 1993
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
17 March 1993
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
25 March 1993
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee
31 March 1993
Reported
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
31 March 1993
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
16 June 1993
Committee
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Source: Committee
16 June 1993
Committee
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
17 June 1993
Reported
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Committee
17 June 1993
Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Source: Committee
18 June 1993
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-140, Part I.
Source: Committee
18 June 1993
Reported
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-140, Part I.
Source: Committee
28 June 1993
Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
Source: Calendars
28 June 1993
Reported
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 103-140, Part II.
Source: Committee
28 June 1993
Reported
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 103-140, Part II.
Source: Committee
29 June 1993
Introduced
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.
Source: IntroReferral
29 June 1993
Passed
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
29 June 1993
Passed
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
Source: Floor
29 June 1993
Passed
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
29 June 1993
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Source: Floor
29 June 1993
Floor
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Source: Floor
29 June 1993
Floor
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 6/28/1993 H4166-4170)
Source: Floor
29 June 1993
Floor
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Source: Floor
9 June 1994
Reported
Committee on Rules. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
16 June 1994
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.
Source: Calendars
16 June 1994
Reported
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Ford with an amendment. With written report No. 103-284.
Source: Committee
16 June 1994
Reported
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Ford with an amendment. With written report No. 103-284.
Source: Committee
Votes
No vote records are attached yet.
Versions
- Reported to Senate · 16 June 1994 · Download file
- Engrossed in House · 29 June 1993 · Download file
- Referred in Senate · 29 June 1993 · Download file
- Reported in House · 28 June 1993 · Download file
- Introduced in House · 4 February 1993 · Download file
Documents
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Reported to Senate (text)
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Reported to Senate (text)
Reported to Senate · EN · 16 June 1994
Reported to Senate (PDF)
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 16 June 1994
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Referred in Senate (text)
Referred in Senate · EN · 29 June 1993
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Referred in Senate (PDF)
Referred in Senate · EN · 29 June 1993
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Engrossed in House (text)
Engrossed in House · EN · 29 June 1993
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 29 June 1993
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Introduced in House (text)
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Introduced in House
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Sponsors
- Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Abercrombie, Neil [D-HI-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Blackwell, Lucien E. [D-PA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Bonior, David E. [D-MI-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Clay, William (Bill) [D-MO-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Collins, Barbara-Rose [D-MI-15] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Cramer, Robert E. (Bud), Jr. [D-AL-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Dellums, Ronald V. [D-CA-9] · D · Sponsor
- Del. de Lugo, Ron [D-VI-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Fingerhut, Eric D. [D-OH-19] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Flake, Floyd H. [D-NY-6] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Ford, Harold E. [D-TN-9] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hilliard, Earl F. [D-AL-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Jefferson, William J. [D-LA-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Lancaster, H. Martin [D-NC-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Mazzoli, Romano L. [D-KY-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. McKinney, Cynthia A. [D-GA-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Mineta, Norman Y. [D-CA-15] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8] · D · Sponsor
- Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Parker, Mike [R-MS-4] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Reynolds, Mel [D-IL-2] · D · Sponsor
- Rescom. Romero-Barcelo, Carlos A. [D-PR-At Large] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1] · D · Sponsor
- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Scott, Robert C. "Bobby" [D-VA-3] · D · Sponsor
- Rep. Shays, Christopher [R-CT-4] · R · Sponsor
- Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4] · D · Sponsor
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Sources
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- us · 103-hr-877 · source updated 14 January 2025