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National African American Museum Act

Introduced: February 1, 1995 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 13, 1995
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.
Feb 1, 1995
Referred to the Committee on House Oversight, 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.
Feb 1, 1995
Referred to the Committee on House Oversight, 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. jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Feb 1, 1995
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E248)
Feb 1, 1995
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

What's happening now February 13, 1995

Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Economic Development.

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