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Peopling of America Museum Act
Introduced: October 9, 1997
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Became law
Oct 9, 1997
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Oct 9, 1997
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S10792-10793)
Oct 9, 1997
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
Peopling of America Museum Act - Establishes the National Museum for the Peopling of America within the Smithsonian Institution, to be located in new or existing Smithsonian Institution facilities on or near the National Mall in the District of Columbia.
Establishes an Advisory Committee on American Cultural Heritage to advise the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, who shall appoint its members, and the Museum Director on Museum policies and programs.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1