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US HB1330

Bill

Status

Introduced

2/13/2025

Primary Sponsor

Nicole Malliotakis

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Origin

House of Representatives

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Authorizes the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, overriding existing restrictions in section 8908(c) of title 40, United States Code

  • Establishes a streamlined process for transferring federal land to the Smithsonian when the Board of Regents designates a museum site under another agency's jurisdiction, requiring notification to relevant congressional committees before transfer

  • Requires the Board of Trustees to ensure museum exhibits and programs accurately represent the diverse cultures, histories, and values of Hispanic and Latino communities, incorporating guidance from sources reflecting varied political viewpoints and authentic experiences

  • Mandates biennial reports to Congress beginning 120 days after enactment, detailing compliance with diversity requirements for both current exhibit revisions and future programming

  • Introduced February 13, 2025 with bipartisan support from over 50 cosponsors and referred to the House Administration and Natural Resources committees

Legislative Description

Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act

Arts, culture, religion

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on 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.

2/13/2025

Committee Referrals

Administration2/13/2025

Full Bill Text

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