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Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act

USA119th CongressHR-1330| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (126)
David Schweikert (Republican)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)John James (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, titled the "Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act," primarily authorizes the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall . This provision explicitly overrides existing legal restrictions, including section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, which previously prohibited new memorials or museums within this area. The legislation also amends the process for designating a museum site under the jurisdiction of another federal agency. It requires the Board of Regents to notify the head of the relevant federal agency or entity, who must then promptly inform specific congressional committees. Following this notification, the head of the federal agency is mandated to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the designated land or structure to the Smithsonian Institution as soon as practicable. Furthermore, the bill significantly modifies the requirements for the museum's exhibits and programs, emphasizing the need to ensure a diversity of political viewpoints and authentic experiences . The Board of Trustees must accurately and comprehensively represent the varied cultures, histories, events, and values of Hispanic or Latino communities. This includes seeking guidance from a broad array of knowledgeable and respected sources , reflecting diverse viewpoints, political ideologies, cultures, and lived experiences for both the creation and substantial revision of exhibits. Finally, the Act requires the Secretary of the Smithsonian to submit regular reports to various congressional committees. These reports, due every two years, will detail actions taken by the museum's Director and Board of Trustees to comply with the new requirements regarding content diversity and authenticity in exhibits and programs. The amendments made by this Act are effective as if they were part of the original Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2420
National Museum of the American Latino Act
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Apr 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1304
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2420
    National Museum of the American Latino Act


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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.


  • April 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1304
    Introduced in Senate

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • S 119-1304: Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act

USA119th CongressHR-1330| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This bill, titled the "Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act," primarily authorizes the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall . This provision explicitly overrides existing legal restrictions, including section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code, which previously prohibited new memorials or museums within this area. The legislation also amends the process for designating a museum site under the jurisdiction of another federal agency. It requires the Board of Regents to notify the head of the relevant federal agency or entity, who must then promptly inform specific congressional committees. Following this notification, the head of the federal agency is mandated to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the designated land or structure to the Smithsonian Institution as soon as practicable. Furthermore, the bill significantly modifies the requirements for the museum's exhibits and programs, emphasizing the need to ensure a diversity of political viewpoints and authentic experiences . The Board of Trustees must accurately and comprehensively represent the varied cultures, histories, events, and values of Hispanic or Latino communities. This includes seeking guidance from a broad array of knowledgeable and respected sources , reflecting diverse viewpoints, political ideologies, cultures, and lived experiences for both the creation and substantial revision of exhibits. Finally, the Act requires the Secretary of the Smithsonian to submit regular reports to various congressional committees. These reports, due every two years, will detail actions taken by the museum's Director and Board of Trustees to comply with the new requirements regarding content diversity and authenticity in exhibits and programs. The amendments made by this Act are effective as if they were part of the original Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 116-2420
National Museum of the American Latino Act
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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.
Apr 3, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 119-1304
Introduced in Senate
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 116-2420
    National Museum of the American Latino Act


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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.


  • April 3, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 119-1304
    Introduced in Senate
Nicole Malliotakis

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican Representative

New York

Cosponsors (126)
David Schweikert (Republican)Sam T. Liccardo (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Yassamin Ansari (Democratic)Becca Balint (Democratic)Elise M. Stefanik (Republican)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Gilbert Ray Cisneros (Democratic)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Marc A. Veasey (Democratic)Gabe Amo (Democratic)Julie Johnson (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Robert Garcia (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jennifer L. McClellan (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Darren Soto (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Carlos A. Gimenez (Republican)Zachary Nunn (Republican)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Pablo Jose Hernández (Democratic)Mike Carey (Republican)Claudia Tenney (Republican)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Eugene Simon Vindman (Democratic)Young Kim (Republican)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Maxwell Frost (Democratic)David Rouzer (Republican)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Andrea Salinas (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)John James (Republican)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)Greg Casar (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Michael A. Rulli (Republican)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Ted Lieu (Democratic)Maria Elvira Salazar (Republican)Dan Newhouse (Republican)Greg Stanton (Democratic)Gus M. Bilirakis (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Jasmine Crockett (Democratic)Derek Tran (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Daniel Meuser (Republican)Don Bacon (Republican)Nikki Budzinski (Democratic)Andy Barr (Republican)Darrell Issa (Republican)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Carol D. Miller (Republican)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Joe Wilson (Republican)Emilia Strong Sykes (Democratic)Mike D. Rogers (Republican)Hillary J. Scholten (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Cliff Bentz (Republican)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Brian J. Mast (Republican)Ami Bera (Democratic)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Sydney Kamlager-Dove (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Charles J. "Chuck" Fleischmann (Republican)Brad Sherman (Democratic)Nellie Pou (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Norma J. Torres (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Mark E. Amodei (Republican)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Tony Gonzales (Republican)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Eric Sorensen (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)James C. Moylan (Republican)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Sarah McBride (Democratic)Brian K. Fitzpatrick (Republican)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Burgess Owens (Republican)Monica De La Cruz (Republican)Lizzie Fletcher (Democratic)Luz M. Rivas (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Emily Randall (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Michael Lawler (Republican)Nick LaLota (Republican)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Susie Lee (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Kweisi Mfume (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Lauren Underwood (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Vern Buchanan (Republican)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration, Natural Resources Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

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  • S 119-1304: Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted