S. 978 · 101st Congress · 1989–1990
A bill to authorize the establishment within the Smithsonian Institution of the National Museum of the American Indian, to establish a memorial to the American Indian, and for other purposes.
S. 978 in the 101st Congress (1989–1990) became law — introduced on May 11, 1989, sponsored by Daniel K. Inouye.
During the 101st Congress (1989–1990), George H. W. Bush was president, and Democrats held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- May 11, 1989
- Policy area
- Public lands
- Public law
- Public Law 101-185
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 11, 1989
- Passed the SenateYes
- Passed the HouseYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawNov 28, 1989
More bills from Daniel K. Inouye in the 101st Congress
Other Public lands bills in the 101st Congress
- H.R. 829: To make permanent the authority provided under the Temporary Emergency Wildfire Suppression Act.
- H.R. 964: To correct an error in Private Law 100-29 (relating to certain lands in Lamar County, Alabama).
- H.R. 932: To provide for the settlement of land claims of the Puyallup Tribe of Indians in the State of…
- H.R. 881: To provide for restoration of the Federal trust relationship with, and assistance to the Coquille…
- H.R. 2119: To authorize the exchange of certain Federal public land in Madison County, Illinois.
- H.R. 999: To amend the Act of October 15, 1966 (80 Stat. 915), as amended, establishing a program for the…
- H.R. 419: To provide for the addition of certain parcels to the Harry S Truman National Historic Site in the…
- H.R. 1529: To provide for the establishment of the White Haven National Historic Site in the State of…
- S. 85: A bill to authorize the acceptance of certain lands for addition to Harpers Ferry National…
- H.R. 2835: To provide for the relocation of certain facilities at the Gateway National Recreation Area, Sandy…
More
From the Congressional Bills Project (Adler and Wilkerson), covering 1947–2002.
Cite or embed this page
Capitol Receipts, “S. 978 (101st Congress): A bill to authorize the establishment…,” https://www.capitolreceipts.com/bill/101-s-978/a-bill-to-authorize-the-establishment-within-the-smithsonian (accessed 2026-10-16).