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Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

Introduced: July 30, 2019 Introduced by: Meng, Grace Democratic · New York See on congress.gov

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Aug 21, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Jul 30, 2019

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.

Jul 30, 2019

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1007-1008)

Jul 30, 2019

Introduced in House

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Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.

The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in the District of Columbia; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum.

The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum.

What's happening now August 21, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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