Juneteenth Museum Act of 2024

Hozzl · 2024-12-16T19:25:33Z

Explore the details of House Bill 10190 Juneteenth Museum Act of 2024 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Arts, Culture, Religion. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/16/2024, 7:25 PM

Summary of Bill HR 10190

Bill 118 hr 10190, also known as the Juneteenth Museum Feasibility Study Act, directs the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to conduct a study on the feasibility of establishing a Juneteenth Museum on Galveston Island, Texas. Juneteenth, also known as Freedom Day or Emancipation Day, commemorates the emancipation of enslaved African Americans in the United States.

The proposed museum would serve as a place to educate the public about the history and significance of Juneteenth, as well as the struggles and achievements of African Americans throughout history. The study will assess the potential location, design, funding, and community support for the museum.

In addition to studying the feasibility of the museum, the bill also includes provisions for the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to consult with relevant stakeholders, including local government officials, community leaders, historians, and cultural organizations. The study is required to be completed within one year of the bill's enactment. Overall, the Juneteenth Museum Feasibility Study Act aims to explore the possibility of creating a museum dedicated to celebrating and preserving the history of Juneteenth and the African American experience in Galveston, Texas.

Read the Full Bill

Formatted Text PDF Formatted XML

Current Status of Bill HR 10190

Bill HR 10190 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 20, 2024. Bill HR 10190 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on November 20, 2024. Bill HR 10190's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. as of November 20, 2024

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 10190

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

Democrat Cosponsors

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 10190

Primary Policy Focus

Arts, Culture, Religion

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 10190

To direct the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to study the feasibility of establishing a Juneteenth Museum on Galveston Island, Texas, and for other purposes.To direct the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to study the feasibility of establishing a Juneteenth Museum on Galveston Island, Texas, and for other purposes.

Start holding our government accountable!