Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- Senate
- Sponsors
- 9
- Latest action
- Apr 3, 2025
What it does
The bill would allow the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, overriding certain existing legal restrictions. It amends prior legislation to require notification and transfer procedures when a site under another federal agency’s jurisdiction is selected, mandates that the Museum’s exhibits and programs reflect diverse political viewpoints and authentic experiences of Hispanic or Latino communities through broad and knowledgeable sources, and requires biennial reports to multiple congressional committees on compliance with these requirements. The changes would take effect as if originally part of the 2021 Consolidated…
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