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National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

Introduced: February 3, 2017 Introduced by: Meng, Grace Democratic · New York See on congress.gov

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Feb 16, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Feb 6, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.

Feb 3, 2017

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and Natural Resources, 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 3, 2017

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

This bill establishes a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture within the Smithsonian Institution to provide for the collection, study, and establishment of programs related to Asian Pacific American life, art, history, and culture.

The bill also establishes a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Council to: (1) make recommendations to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution concerning construction of the Museum, and (2) advise and assist the Board on all matters related to the Museum's administration and preservation.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services shall establish: (1) a grant program for improving operations, care of collections, and development of professional management at Asian Pacific American museums; (2) a grant program that provides internship and fellowship opportunities at such museums; and (3) a scholarship program for assisting individuals who are pursuing careers or carrying out studies in the arts, humanities, and sciences in the study of Asian Pacific American life, art, history, and culture.

The Board shall designate a site for the Museum within 12 months of this bill's enactment.

What's happening now February 16, 2017

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

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