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National Museum of the American Latino Act

Introduced: December 11, 2019 See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 15 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 3, 2020
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
Dec 3, 2020
Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 3, 2020
Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 29, 2020
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jul 27, 2020
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3864-3866)
Jul 27, 2020
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2420.
Jul 27, 2020
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3864-3872)
Jul 27, 2020
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3864-3866)
Jul 27, 2020
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 27, 2020
Mr. Aguilar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 17, 2019
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 8, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
May 1, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Apr 30, 2019
Introduced in House
Apr 30, 2019
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and 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.
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National Museum of the American Latino Act

(Sec. 4) This bill establishes the National Museum of the American Latino in the Smithsonian Institution.

The purposes of the museum are to (1) illuminate Latino contributions to the story of the United States; (2) provide for the collection, study, research, publication, and establishment of exhibitions and programs related to Latino life, art, history, and culture; and (3) provide for collaboration with Smithsonian Institution museums and research centers and other museums and educational institutions in the United States and abroad to promote the study and appreciation of Latino life, art, history, culture, and their impact on society in the United States.

(Sec. 5) The bill establishes a Board of Trustees for the museum to advise and assist the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian on all matters related to the administration and preservation of the museum.

The Board of Trustees shall ensure that the exhibits and programs of the museum reflect the diversity of the political viewpoints held by Latinos on the events and issues related to Latino history in the United States.

(Sec. 6) The Director of the museum shall manage the museum and may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of its goals.

(Sec. 7) The Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services shall establish and carry out specified grant programs and a scholarship program, including a grant program to promote the understanding of the Latin American diaspora in the United States.

(Sec. 8) The Board of Regents shall designate a site for the museum and is authorized to design and construct it.

What's happening now December 3, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • S 1267 Related bill National Museum of the American Latino Act
  • HR 133 Related bill Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021
 Bill text 4 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 206
All 206 Democratic 135 Republican 26
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Wittman, Robert J.
Virginia · Feb 25, 2020
Hagedorn, Jim
· Feb 12, 2020
Schrader, Kurt
· Feb 12, 2020
BRADY, KEVIN
· Feb 11, 2020
CHABOT, STEVE
· Feb 11, 2020
 D
Golden, Jared F.
Maine · Feb 11, 2020
McHenry, Patrick
· Feb 11, 2020
PETERSON, COLLIN
· Feb 11, 2020
Roby, Martha
· Feb 11, 2020
SENSENBRENNER, F.
· Feb 11, 2020
Brooks, Susan
· Feb 10, 2020
Cook, Paul
· Feb 7, 2020
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Kelly, Trent
Mississippi · Feb 7, 2020
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Rutherford, John H.
Florida · Feb 7, 2020
Stewart, Chris
· Feb 7, 2020
 R
Bilirakis, Gus M.
Florida · Feb 6, 2020
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Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck"
Tennessee · Feb 6, 2020
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Feb 6, 2020
 R
Hill, J. French
Arkansas · Feb 6, 2020
 R
Joyce, David P.
Ohio · Feb 6, 2020
Reed, Tom
· Feb 6, 2020
Rooney, Francis
· Feb 6, 2020
 R
Simpson, Michael K.
Idaho · Feb 6, 2020
Walker, Mark
· Feb 6, 2020
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Feb 4, 2020
 D
Davids, Sharice
Kansas · Jan 24, 2020
Gabbard, Tulsi
· Jan 15, 2020
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Hoyer, Steny H.
Maryland · Dec 19, 2019
 D
Underwood, Lauren
Illinois · Dec 19, 2019
 D
Casten, Sean
Illinois · Dec 11, 2019
Lamb, Conor
· Dec 11, 2019
 D
Larson, John B.
Connecticut · Dec 11, 2019
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Mast, Brian J.
Florida · Dec 11, 2019
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Omar, Ilhan
Minnesota · Dec 11, 2019
 D
Pingree, Chellie
Maine · Dec 11, 2019
 D
Schrier, Kim
Washington · Dec 11, 2019
SHIMKUS, JOHN
· Dec 11, 2019
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Stevens, Haley M.
Michigan · Dec 11, 2019
UPTON, FRED
· Dec 11, 2019
WALDEN, GREG
· Dec 11, 2019
Yarmuth, John
· Dec 11, 2019
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Adams, Alma S.
North Carolina · Dec 5, 2019
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Norcross, Donald
New Jersey · Nov 8, 2019
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DelBene, Suzan K.
Washington · Oct 23, 2019
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Dingell, Debbie
Michigan · Oct 23, 2019
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Lofgren, Zoe
California · Oct 23, 2019
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Rogers, Harold
Kentucky · Oct 23, 2019
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Bera, Ami
California · Oct 22, 2019
CLAY, WM.
· Oct 22, 2019
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Fitzpatrick, Brian K.
Pennsylvania · Oct 22, 2019
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 2420: National Museum of the American Latino Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-2420/
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