National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act
- Last Action
- 2/16/2017
Actions
- 2017-02-16Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
- 2017-02-06Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
- 2017-02-03Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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.
- 2017-02-03Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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.
- 2017-02-03Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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.
- 2017-02-03Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Transportation and Infrastructure, and 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.
- 2017-02-03Introduced in House
- 2017-02-03Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2017-02-03 (00)
National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act
This bill establishes a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture within the Smithsonian Institution to provide for the collection, study, and establishment of programs related to Asian Pacific American life, art, history, and culture.
The bill also establishes a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Council to: (1) make recommendations to the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution concerning construction of the Museum, and (2) advise and assist the Board on all matters related to the Museum's administration and preservation.
The Institute of Museum and Library Services shall establish: (1) a grant program for improving operations, care of collections, and development of professional management at Asian Pacific American museums; (2) a grant program that provides internship and fellowship opportunities at such museums; and (3) a scholarship program for assisting individuals who are pursuing careers or carrying out studies in the arts, humanities, and sciences in the study of Asian Pacific American life, art, history, and culture.
The Board shall designate a site for the Museum within 12 months of this bill's enactment.
Cosponsors (8)
- Judy Chu (D-CA)
- Ted Lieu (D-CA)
- GREGORY MEEKS (D-NY)
- NYDIA VELAZQUEZ (D-NY)
- Eric Swalwell (D-CA)
- Gregorio Sablan (D-MP)
- Mark Takano (D-CA)
- Al Green (D-TX)
Subjects
- Advisory bodies
- Art, artists, authorship
- Asia
- Historical and cultural resources
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Smithsonian Institution
- U.S. history
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