Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act

Key Points

• Congress would allow the Smithsonian’s American Latino Museum to be built inside the National Mall’s protected central area.
• If the chosen site is controlled by another federal agency, that agency would have to transfer control of the land or building to the Smithsonian after notifying Congress.
• The museum’s leaders would be required to seek input from a wide range of Hispanic or Latino viewpoints and lived experiences when creating or significantly revising exhibits.
• The Smithsonian would have to send Congress a report within 120 days after the law takes effect, and then every 2 years, explaining how it is meeting the “diverse viewpoints” requirement.

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