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National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act

USA119th CongressS-3371| Senate 
| Updated: 12/4/2025
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation officially designates the Museum of the Blind People's Movement, located in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "National Museum of the Blind People's Movement." This museum, currently owned and operated by the National Federation of the Blind, will serve as a crucial national platform. Its purpose is to explore the rich history, struggles, and successes of blind individuals, both collectively and as a movement, and to preserve invaluable artifacts, documents, and literature. Congress finds that despite facing systemic discrimination and low expectations, blind individuals have made significant, often underrecognized, contributions to society. The National Federation of the Blind, established in 1940, has been instrumental in self-organization and raising societal expectations for blind people. This designation addresses the current lack of a cultural institution that centers the experience of blind people, aiming to foster understanding, challenge misconceptions, and inspire action for a more equitable future.
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Dec 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6467
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 4, 2025
  • December 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6467
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 4, 2025

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6467: National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act

National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act

USA119th CongressS-3371| Senate 
| Updated: 12/4/2025
This legislation officially designates the Museum of the Blind People's Movement, located in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "National Museum of the Blind People's Movement." This museum, currently owned and operated by the National Federation of the Blind, will serve as a crucial national platform. Its purpose is to explore the rich history, struggles, and successes of blind individuals, both collectively and as a movement, and to preserve invaluable artifacts, documents, and literature. Congress finds that despite facing systemic discrimination and low expectations, blind individuals have made significant, often underrecognized, contributions to society. The National Federation of the Blind, established in 1940, has been instrumental in self-organization and raising societal expectations for blind people. This designation addresses the current lack of a cultural institution that centers the experience of blind people, aiming to foster understanding, challenge misconceptions, and inspire action for a more equitable future.
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Timeline
Dec 4, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-6467
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 4, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Dec 4, 2025
  • December 4, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-6467
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 4, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • December 4, 2025
Chris Van Hollen

Chris Van Hollen

Democratic Senator

Maryland

Cosponsors (1)
Angela D. Alsobrooks (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HR 119-6467: National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted