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H.R. 923 (106th)

National African American Museum Act

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Introduced

2 March 1999

Last action

9 March 1999 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Transportation.

Sponsors

Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Thurman, Karen L. [D-FL-5], Rep. Watts, J. C., Jr. [R-OK-4], Rep. Barrett, Thomas M. [D-WI-5], Rep. Capuano, Michael E. [D-MA-8], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Filner, Bob [D-CA-51], Rep. Pelosi, Nancy [D-CA-11], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Dixon, Julian C. [D-CA-32], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Cummings, Elijah E. [D-MD-7], Rep. Ford, Harold E., Jr. [D-TN-9], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Kilpatrick, Carolyn C. [D-MI-13], Del. Underwood, Robert A. [D-GU-At Large], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Sisisky, Norman [D-VA-4], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH], Rep. Fattah, Chaka [D-PA-2], Rep. Jones, Stephanie Tubbs [D-OH-11], Rep. Watt, Melvin L. [D-NC-12], Rep. Carson, Julia [D-IN-7], Del. Christensen, Donna M. [D-VI-At Large], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Woolsey, Lynn C. [D-CA-6], Rep. Meek, Carrie P. [D-FL-17], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-11], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. Clayton, Eva M. [D-NC-1], Rep. Hastings, Alcee L. [D-FL-20], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Brown, Corrine [D-FL-5], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Payne, Donald M. [D-NJ-10], Rep. Stearns, Cliff [R-FL-6], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Brown, George E., Jr. [D-CA-42], Rep. Sandlin, Max [D-TX-1], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Shimkus, John [R-IL-15], Rep. Pallone, Frank [D-NJ-6], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Lampson, Nick [D-TX-22]

Subjects

Education

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20 August 2025

Education

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Summary

National African American Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African American Museum, to be operated as a center for scholarship and a location for museum training, public education, exhibits, and collection and study of items and materials relating to the life, art, history, and culture of African Americans. Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan, design, reconstruct, and renovate the Arts and Industries Building to house the Museum. Establishes a Board of Trustees of the Museum in the Smithsonian Institution. Directs the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to appoint a Director to manage the Museum. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

  1. 2 March 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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. 2 March 1999

    Introduced

    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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

  3. 2 March 1999

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E306)

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 2 March 1999

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  6. 9 March 1999

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, Hazardous Materials and Pipeline Transportation.

    Source: Committee

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