US HB3459 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Bipartisan Bill
Status: Introduced on November 16 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-11-29 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Pending: House Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

Summary

Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act - Establishes a museum to be known as the Smithsonian American Latino Museum in the Smithsonian Institution. Designates the Arts and Industries Building of the Smithsonian Institution, which is located on the National Mall in Washington, DC, including a new underground annex facility, as the location of the Museum. Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to plan and construct the Museum and to prepare a plan of action for the Museum. Directs the Secretary of the Interior and the Board of Regents to enter into an agreement that allows for the construction of the underground annex facility by the Board in a manner that is harmonious with, and protects the open space and visual sight lines of, the National Mall.

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Title

Smithsonian American Latino Museum Act

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History

DateChamberAction
2011-11-29HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
2011-11-18HouseReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management.
2011-11-17HouseReferred to House Natural Resources
2011-11-17HouseReferred to House Transportation and Infrastructure
2011-11-17HouseReferred to House House Administration
2011-11-17HouseReferred 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.
2011-11-17HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2090)
2011-11-16HouseSponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E2060)

Same As/Similar To

SB1868 (Same As) 2011-11-15 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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