Congress 116 - HR 2420 - National Museum of the American Latino Act

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Arts, Culture, Religion Higher education Historical and cultural resources Humanities programs funding Latin America Minority education Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers Smithsonian Institution Student aid and college costs U.S. history

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National Museum of the American Latino Act

(Sec. 4) This bill establishes the National Museum of the American Latino in the Smithsonian Institution.

The purposes of the museum are to (1) illuminate Latino contributions to the story of the United States; (2) provide for the collection, study, research, publication, and establishment of exhibitions and programs related to Latino life, art, history, and culture; and (3) provide for collaboration with Smithsonian Institution museums and research centers and other museums and educational institutions in the United States and abroad to promote the study and appreciation of Latino life, art, history, culture, and their impact on society in the United States.

(Sec. 5) The bill establishes a Board of Trustees for the museum to advise and assist the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian on all matters related to the administration and preservation of the museum.

The Board of Trustees shall ensure that the exhibits and programs of the museum reflect the diversity of the political viewpoints held by Latinos on the events and issues related to Latino history in the United States.

(Sec. 6) The Director of the museum shall manage the museum and may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of its goals.

(Sec. 7) The Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services shall establish and carry out specified grant programs and a scholarship program, including a grant program to promote the understanding of the Latin American diaspora in the United States.

(Sec. 8) The Board of Regents shall designate a site for the museum and is authorized to design and construct it.

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Dec 3, 2020

Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.
Dec 3, 2020

Committee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt without amendment. Without written report.
Dec 3, 2020

Committee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.
Jul 29, 2020

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jul 27, 2020

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Jul 27, 2020

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3864-3866)
Jul 27, 2020

Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H3864-3866)
Jul 27, 2020

DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2420.
Jul 27, 2020

Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3864-3872)
Jul 27, 2020

Mr. Aguilar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Oct 17, 2019

Subcommittee Hearings Held.
May 8, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
May 1, 2019

Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.
Apr 30, 2019

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.
Apr 30, 2019

Introduced in House

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