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Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

Introduced: September 28, 2018 Introduced by: Reed, Jack Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 21 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 31, 2018
Became Public Law No: 115-410.
Dec 31, 2018
Signed by President.
Dec 27, 2018
Presented to President.
Dec 19, 2018
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 331 - 28 (Roll no. 445).(text: CR H10309-10312)
Dec 19, 2018
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H10319-10320)
Dec 19, 2018
At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Banks (IN) objected to the Yea - Nay vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Dec 19, 2018
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on S. 3530.
Dec 19, 2018
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H10309-10313)
Dec 19, 2018
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Dec 19, 2018
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 331 - 28 (Roll no. 445). (text: CR H10309-10312)
Dec 19, 2018
Mr. Banks (IN) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Dec 6, 2018
Received in the House.
Dec 6, 2018
Held at the desk.
Dec 6, 2018
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Dec 4, 2018
Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S7291-7298; text of measure as reported: CR S7292-7295; text of measure as passed: CR S7295-7298)
Dec 4, 2018
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S7291-7298; text of measure as reported: CR S7292-7295; text of measure as passed: CR S7295-7298)
Dec 3, 2018
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 707.
Dec 3, 2018
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Reported by Senator Alexander with amendments. Without written report.
Nov 29, 2018
Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
Sep 28, 2018
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S6389)
Sep 28, 2018
Introduced in Senate
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Dec 20, 2018 House · vote #445 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass Passed 33128 See who voted →
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Museum and Library Services Act of 2018

This bill amends and reauthorizes through FY2025 the Museum and Library Services Act and provides funding for library services and technology through FY2025.

(Sec. 8) The bill expands the definitions of "library" and "museum" to include a tribal library or museum and expands the services museums are authorized to provide.

(Sec. 19) The Institute of Museum and Library Services, under the 21st Century Museum Professional Program established by this bill, may enter into arrangements with museum, museum consortia and associations, institutions of higher education, and other entities for projects to

  • increase the number of students from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds enrolled in graduate and undergraduate museum-related programs;
  • recruit future museum professionals from such backgrounds;
  • develop new or enhance current professional development and retention programs for museum professionals and the museum workforce; and
  • support and conduct research, needs assessments, pilot programs, and evaluation of education and professional development programs to recruit, prepare, educate, and retain the next generation of museum professionals.
What's happening now December 31, 2018

Became Public Law No: 115-410.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1