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To establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-868| House 
| Updated: 2/16/2017
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (8)
Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Committee on House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Feb 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2017
Referred 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.
Feb 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • February 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 3, 2017
    Referred 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.


  • February 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Advisory bodiesArt, artists, authorshipAsiaHistorical and cultural resourcesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian InstitutionU.S. history

To establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-868| House 
| Updated: 2/16/2017
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.
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Timeline
Feb 3, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 3, 2017
Referred 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.
Feb 6, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
Feb 16, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
  • February 3, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 3, 2017
    Referred 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.


  • February 6, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.


  • February 16, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (8)
Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Committee on House Administration, Transportation and Infrastructure Committee, Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesArt, artists, authorshipAsiaHistorical and cultural resourcesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian InstitutionU.S. history