Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act
National Mall Site Approval for the Smithsonian American Latino Museum
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No legislative action in over 90 days.
↔Companion bill: Senate Bill Would Allow Smithsonian's American Latino Museum on the National MallLegislative Progress
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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Milestones
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act
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