H.R. 5659 · 97th Congress · 1981–1982
A bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to construct a building for the Museum of African Art and a center for Eastern art together with structures for related educational activities in the area south of the original Smithsonian Institution Building adjacent to Independence Avenue at Tenth Street, Southwest, in the city of Washington.
H.R. 5659 in the 97th Congress (1981–1982) became law — introduced on Mar 2, 1982, sponsored by Edward Boland.
During the 97th Congress (1981–1982), Ronald Reagan was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Mar 2, 1982
- Policy area
- Public lands
- Public law
- Public Law 97-203
Sponsor
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 2, 1982
- Passed the HouseYes
- Passed the SenateYes
- Sent to the PresidentYes
- Became lawJun 24, 1982
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