H.R. 3491 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
National Museum of African American History and Culture Act
H.R. 3491 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Nov 17, 2003, sponsored by John Lewis with 1 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Nov 17, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 1
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
- Public law
- Public Law 108-184
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
John Lewis (D-GA). Co-sponsors: 1 Republican.
Where it stands
- IntroducedNov 17, 2003
- Passed the HouseNov 19, 2003
- Passed the SenateNov 20, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentDec 5, 2003
- Became lawDec 16, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-184. (Dec 16, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass
House · Nov 19, 2003 · Passed409–9
Every roll call vote on this bill
- National Museum of African American History and Culture ActHouse · Nov 19, 2003
More bills from John Lewis 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…
- 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
- S. 1157: National Museum of African American History and Culture Act
Committees
- Natural Resources Committee
- Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- Committee on House Administration
More
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