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HR 1246 102th Congress House Arts, Culture, Religion Black history District of Columbia Executive reorganization Museums

National African-American Museum Act

Introduced: March 5, 1991 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 14 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Oct 4, 1992
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 102-1009, Part I.
Sep 24, 1992
Ordered to be Reported (Amended).
Sep 24, 1992
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 23, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Sep 23, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Sep 15, 1992
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Jun 3, 1992
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Jun 3, 1992
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Apr 8, 1992
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Mar 18, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Mar 11, 1991
Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.
Mar 5, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Mar 5, 1991
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Mar 5, 1991
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National African American Museum Act - Establishes the National African American Museum (the Museum) as a bureau in the Smithsonian Institution.

Sets forth requirements for membership on the Museum's Board of Trustees (the Board). Provides for a Director and staff.

Directs the Board to design and construct a building for the Museum in the District of Columbia. Sets forth requirements for preparation of architectural plans, building site, and treatment of the Museum building and grounds as part of the Mall.

Directs the Board to establish policy and guidance for the operation of the Museum 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.

Sets forth Board powers with respect to Museum collections and solicitation of funds.

Sets forth Museum programs, including: (1) education and preservation programs, including research and exhibitions, with other organizations; (2) exchanges and coordination with affiliated museums and institutions; and (3) financial and technical assistance to African American museums.

Requires the Board to report annually to specified congressional committees and the President. Provides for annual audits by the General Accounting Office.

Authorizes appropriations.

What's happening now October 4, 1992

Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 102-1009, Part I.

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