S. 1157 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
National Museum of African American History and Culture Act
S. 1157 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) has passed the senate — introduced on May 23, 2003, sponsored by Sam Brownback with 55 co-sponsors.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Passed the Senate
- Introduced
- May 23, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 55
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
What it does
National Museum of African American History and Culture Act - (Sec. 4) Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution (SI) the National Museum of African American History and Culture, to be operated as a center for scholarship and a location for museum training, public education, exhibits, and collection and study of items and materials relating to the life, art, history, and culture of African Americans that encompass the per…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Sam Brownback (R-KS). Co-sponsors: 29 Democrats, 25 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 23, 2003
- Passed the SenateJun 23, 2003
- Passed the House—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for co (Jun 24, 2003)
More bills from Sam Brownback in the 108th Congress
Other Arts, Culture, Religion bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 2195: Smithsonian Facilities Authorization Act
- H.R. 13: Museum and Library Services Act of 2003
- H.J.Res. 52: Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian…
- H.R. 3491: National Museum of African American History and Culture Act
- S. 1233: National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act of 2004
- H.R. 5294: John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2004
- S. 888: Museum and Library Services Act of 2003
Committees
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Committee on House Administration
- Rules and Administration Committee
More
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