National Museum of African American History and Culture Act of 2001

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Congressional Summary of S 829

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 S 829

Bill S 829 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 3, 2001. Bill S 829 was introduced during Congress 107 and was introduced to the Senate on May 3, 2001.  Bill S 829's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S4263-4265) as of May 3, 2001

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 829

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
37
Democrat Cosponsors
26
Republican Cosponsors
11
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 829

Primary Policy Focus

Arts, Culture, Religion

Potential Impact Areas

ArtArt objectsBlack collegesBlack historyBlacksBuilding constructionCivil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCivil rights movementsCongressCongressional reporting requirementsDistrict of ColumbiaEducationEducational technologyElementary and secondary educationElementary educationExecutive reorganizationFederal advisory bodiesGovernment Operations and PoliticsHigher educationHistoryInteractive mediaMinoritiesMuseumsScholarshipsScience, Technology, CommunicationsSecondary educationSlaverySmithsonian Institution

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 829

National Museum of African American History and Culture Act of 2001A bill to 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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