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S. 1364 (115th)

National Museum of the American Latino Act

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Introduced

15 June 2017

Last action

15 June 2017 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Sponsors

Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Cornyn, John [R-TX], Sen. Cortez Masto, Catherine [D-NV], Sen. Heller, Dean [R-NV], Sen. Rubio, Marco [R-FL], Sen. Harris, Kamala D. [D-CA], Sen. Capito, Shelley Moore [R-WV], Sen. Portman, Rob [R-OH], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Bennet, Michael F. [D-CO], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Cardin, Benjamin L. [D-MD], Sen. Nelson, Bill [D-FL], Sen. Kaine, Tim [D-VA], Sen. Warner, Mark R. [D-VA]

Subjects

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Source updated

10 December 2025

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 Board of Regents shall designate a site for the museum and is authorized to design and construct it.

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Timeline

  1. 15 June 2017

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

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  2. 15 June 2017

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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