HR-2420 : Still Just a Bill

National Museum of the American Latino Act

This bill establishes the National Museum of the American Latino in the Smithsonian Institution.

The purposes of the museum are to (1) illuminate Latino contributions to the story of the United States; (2) provide for the collection, study, research, publication, and establishment of exhibitions and programs related to Latino life, art, history, and culture; and (3) provide for collaboration with Smithsonian Institution museums and research centers and other museums and educational institutions in the United States and abroad to promote the study and appreciation of Latino life, art, history, culture, and its impact on society in the United States.

The bill establishes a Board of Trustees for the museum to advise and assist the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian on all matters related to the administration and preservation of the museum.

The Director of the museum shall manage the museum and may carry out educational and liaison programs in support of its goals.

The Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services shall establish and carry out specified grant programs and a scholarship program, including a grant program to promote the understanding of the Latin American diaspora in the United States.

The Board of Regents shall designate a site for the museum and is authorized to design and construct it.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2020-12-03CalendarsPlaced on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 600.Senate
2020-12-03CommitteeCommittee on Rules and Administration. Reported by Senator Blunt without amendment. Without written report.Senate
2020-12-03CommitteeCommittee on Rules and Administration. Ordered to be reported without amendment favorably.Senate
2020-07-29IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.Senate
2020-07-27FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2020-07-27FloorOn motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H3864-3866)House floor actions
2020-07-27FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 2420.House floor actions
2020-07-27FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3864-3872)House floor actions
2020-07-27FloorMr. Aguilar moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2019-10-17CommitteeSubcommittee Hearings Held.House committee actions
2019-05-08CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.House committee actions
2019-05-01CommitteeReferred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management.House committee actions
2019-04-30IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.House floor actions
2019-04-30IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.House floor actions
2019-04-30IntroReferralReferred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committees on Natural Resources, and Transportation and Infrastructure, 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.House floor actions
2019-04-30IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Sponsor :

Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15]
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Policy Area :

Arts, Culture, Religion
See Subjects
  • Higher education
  • Historical and cultural resources
  • Humanities programs funding
  • Latin America
  • Minority education
  • Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
  • Smithsonian Institution
  • Student aid and college costs
  • U.S. history

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