HR 3442 · 107th Congress 2001–2003, ended

National Museum of African American History and Culture Plan for Action Presidential Commission Act of 2001

Introduced Dec 11, 2001 Originated House Sponsor John Lewis D-GA

Fact sheet

Latest action · Dec 28, 2001 Became Public Law No: 107-106.

Progress

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  1. IntroducedDec 11, 2001
  2. Passed HouseDec 11, 2001
  3. Passed SenateDec 17, 2001
  4. To the PresidentDec 18, 2001
  5. Became lawDec 28, 2001

Summary

National Museum of African American History and Culture Plan for Action Presidential Commission Act of 2001 - Establishes the National Museum of African American History and Culture Plan for Action Presidential Commission to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.

Requires the Commission to: (1) convene, within three months after enactment of this Act, a national conference on the Museum, composed of individuals committed to the advancement of African American life, art, history, and culture, to help develop its plan recommendations; (2) develop a fundraising plan for supporting creation and maintenance of the Museum through contributions by the American people, and a separate plan on fundraising by the African American community; and (3) report the plan to the President and the Congress, with a legislative plan of action, and recommendations on specified issues relating, including the Museum's impact on regional African American museums, whether it should be part of the Smithsonian Institution (SI), possible locations on or adjacent to the National Mall, and costs of converting SI's Arts and Industries Building into a modern museum.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide administrative services, facilities, and funds for the Commission.

Requires the Commission to submit final versions of the required reports and plans within nine months after enactment of this Act.

Cosponsors 2

Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on Dec 11, 2001.

SeatCosponsorSigned on
R-OKJ. C. Watts Jr.OriginalDec 11, 2001
R-OHRalph RegulaOriginalDec 11, 2001

Actions 16

Everything that happened, newest first.

  1. Dec 28, 2001Became Public Law No: 107-106.
  2. Dec 28, 2001Signed by President.
  3. Dec 18, 2001Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  4. Dec 18, 2001Presented to President.
  5. Dec 17, 2001Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S13364)
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Related bills 2

Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.

BillTitleRelationshipLatest action
S 829National Museum of African American History and Culture Act of 2001Related billMay 3, 2001
HR 1718National Museum of African American History and Culture Act of 2001Related billMay 4, 2001

Subjects

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