National Museum of African American History and Culture Act of 2001

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Explore the details of House Bill 1718 National Museum of African American History and Culture Act of 2001 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Arts, Culture, Religion. Stay informed on legislative developments.

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Congressional Summary of HR 1718

National Museum of African American History and Culture Act of 2001 - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution 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 form slavery and the era of reconstruction to the Harlem renaissance, the civil rights movement, and beyond.

Establishes the National Museum of African American History and Culture Council. Requires the Council to appoint a Director to manage the Museum. Authorizes the Council to plan, design, reconstruct, renovate, and expand the Arts and Industries Building to house the Museum.

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Current Status of Bill HR 1718

Bill HR 1718 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 3, 2001. Bill HR 1718 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the House on May 3, 2001. Bill HR 1718's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings and Emergency Management. as of May 4, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1718

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Total Number of Cosponsors

233

Democrat Cosponsors

193

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1718

Primary Policy Focus

Arts, Culture, Religion

Potential Impact Areas

ArtArt objectsBlack collegesBlack historyBlacksBuilding constructionCemeteries and funeralsCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil rights movementsCongressCongressional reporting requirementsDistrict of ColumbiaEducationEducational technologyElementary and secondary educationElementary educationExecutive reorganizationFederal advisory bodiesGovernment Operations and PoliticsHigher educationHistoric sitesHistoryInteractive mediaMinoritiesMuseumsNew York CityScholarshipsScience, Technology, CommunicationsSecondary educationSlaverySmithsonian Institution

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1718

National Museum of African American History and Culture Act of 2001To establish the National Museum of African American History and Culture within the Smithsonian Institution.National Museum of African American History and Culture Act of 2001

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