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US HB1102
Bill
Status
2/6/2025
Primary Sponsor
Thomas Suozzi
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AI Summary
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Establishes an 8-member Commission to study the feasibility of creating a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture in Washington, D.C., with members appointed by congressional leadership (2 each by Senate majority leader, House Speaker, Senate minority leader, and House minority leader)
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Commission must submit reports to Congress within 18 months addressing museum location criteria, collection costs, governance structure, construction and operating costs, and potential impact on the Smithsonian Institution
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Requires development of a fundraising plan demonstrating the museum can be built, operated, and maintained in perpetuity without reliance on federal appropriations, including an independent viability review
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Commission members serve without pay but receive travel expense reimbursements; no federal employees may serve as members and no federal funds may be used to carry out the Act
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Commission terminates 30 days after submitting final reports and may convene a national conference of individuals committed to Italian American history, art, and culture
Legislative Description
Commission To Study the Potential of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture Act
Arts, culture, religion
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
2/6/2025