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Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

USA117th CongressHR-3525| House 
| Updated: 6/13/2022
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (120)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Committee on House Administration, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, DC; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum. The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum. The commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions to it and payment of its expenses. No federal funding may be obligated to carry out this bill.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4132
Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-869
To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and for other purposes.
May 25, 2021
Introduced in House
May 25, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Jul 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Dec 7, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 16, 2022
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Feb 16, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 16, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 25, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
Apr 25, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-297, Part I.
Apr 25, 2022
Committee on House Administration discharged.
Apr 26, 2022
Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4479-4482)
Apr 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3525.
Apr 26, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4479-4480)
Apr 26, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4479-4480)
Apr 26, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2022
Received in the Senate.
May 12, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 19, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 19, 2022
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2605)
May 19, 2022
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2605)
Jun 9, 2022
Presented to President.
Jun 13, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 13, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-140.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4132
    Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-869
    To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and for other purposes.


  • May 25, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.


  • July 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • December 7, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • February 16, 2022
    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.


  • February 16, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 16, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 25, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.


  • April 25, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-297, Part I.


  • April 25, 2022
    Committee on House Administration discharged.


  • April 26, 2022
    Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 26, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4479-4482)


  • April 26, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3525.


  • April 26, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4479-4480)


  • April 26, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4479-4480)


  • April 26, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 27, 2022
    Received in the Senate.


  • May 12, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 19, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 19, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 19, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 19, 2022
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2605)


  • May 19, 2022
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2605)


  • June 9, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • June 13, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • June 13, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-140.

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Advisory bodiesArt, artists, authorshipAsiaDistrict of ColumbiaHistorical and cultural resourcesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersSmithsonian InstitutionU.S. history

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

USA117th CongressHR-3525| House 
| Updated: 6/13/2022
Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act This bill establishes a Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. The commission must (1) report recommendations for a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture in Washington, DC; (2) develop a fundraising plan to support the establishment, operation, and maintenance of the museum through public contributions; (3) obtain an independent review of this fundraising plan, including an analysis of the resources necessary to fund the construction of the museum and its operations and maintenance in perpetuity without reliance on federal funds; and (4) submit a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum. The commission may convene a national conference relating to the museum. The commission shall be solely responsible for acceptance of contributions to it and payment of its expenses. No federal funding may be obligated to carry out this bill.

Bill Text Versions

View Text
6 versions available

Suggested Questions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-4132
Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 115-869
To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and for other purposes.
May 25, 2021
Introduced in House
May 25, 2021
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
Jul 5, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Dec 7, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Feb 16, 2022
Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.
Feb 16, 2022
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.
Feb 16, 2022
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Apr 25, 2022
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.
Apr 25, 2022
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-297, Part I.
Apr 25, 2022
Committee on House Administration discharged.
Apr 26, 2022
Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Apr 26, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4479-4482)
Apr 26, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3525.
Apr 26, 2022
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4479-4480)
Apr 26, 2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4479-4480)
Apr 26, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Apr 27, 2022
Received in the Senate.
May 12, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
May 19, 2022
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2022
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
May 19, 2022
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
May 19, 2022
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2605)
May 19, 2022
Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2605)
Jun 9, 2022
Presented to President.
Jun 13, 2022
Signed by President.
Jun 13, 2022
Became Public Law No: 117-140.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-4132
    Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 115-869
    To establish the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, and for other purposes.


  • May 25, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • May 25, 2021
    Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.


  • July 5, 2021
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.


  • December 7, 2021
    Subcommittee Hearings Held.


  • February 16, 2022
    Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands Discharged.


  • February 16, 2022
    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.


  • February 16, 2022
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • April 25, 2022
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 219.


  • April 25, 2022
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Natural Resources. H. Rept. 117-297, Part I.


  • April 25, 2022
    Committee on House Administration discharged.


  • April 26, 2022
    Mr. Grijalva moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.


  • April 26, 2022
    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4479-4482)


  • April 26, 2022
    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 3525.


  • April 26, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.(text: CR H4479-4480)


  • April 26, 2022
    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H4479-4480)


  • April 26, 2022
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • April 27, 2022
    Received in the Senate.


  • May 12, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • May 19, 2022
    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 19, 2022
    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.


  • May 19, 2022
    Message on Senate action sent to the House.


  • May 19, 2022
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S2605)


  • May 19, 2022
    Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2605)


  • June 9, 2022
    Presented to President.


  • June 13, 2022
    Signed by President.


  • June 13, 2022
    Became Public Law No: 117-140.
Grace Meng

Grace Meng

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (120)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Adam B. Schiff (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Ed Case (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)C. A. Dutch Ruppersberger (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Eric Swalwell (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Jennifer Wexton (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Anthony G. Brown (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Brendan F. Boyle (Democratic)Stephen F. Lynch (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Ami Bera (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Jim Costa (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Adam Smith (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Rick Larsen (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Seth Moulton (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Frank Pallone (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Bill Pascrell (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Nicole Malliotakis (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Committee on House Administration, Energy and Natural Resources Committee, Natural Resources Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

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