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Congress·In Committee·about 1 year ago

National Mall Site Approval for the Smithsonian American Latino Museum

Also known as: Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act

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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

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Feb 13, 2025House

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.

Feb 13, 2025

Introduced in House

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act

Bill NumberHR 1330
Congress119th Congress
ChamberHouse of Representatives
Latest ActionReferred 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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Cosponsors

(103)
D: 67R: 36

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