HR 1570
101th Congress
House
Arts, Culture, Religion
Black history
Executive reorganization
Museums
National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum Act
Introduced: March 22, 1989
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Everywhere this bill has been
6 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Apr 6, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Apr 6, 1989
Executive Comment Requested from Smithsonian.
Mar 23, 1989
Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.
Mar 22, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mar 22, 1989
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Mar 22, 1989
Introduced in House
Plain-English summary
National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum to be operated as a center and location for education, research, events, and collection and display of items and materials relating to the historical, cultural, economic, political, and other aspects of the scope of experiences of African-Americans. Requires the Board of Trustees of the National African-American Heritage Memorial Museum to report to the Congress and the President annually on its activities and operations.
Authorizes appropriations.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.