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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Nicole Malliotakis

Republican · NY · Representative

Votes with party: 95.1% (546 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M000317

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Cosponsors (130)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

The most recent step in the bill's legislative path. Committee Activity below shows referrals and reports; the full action-by-action history including floor proceedings lives at Congress.gov →

Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2025-02-13

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Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-02-13
House Committee on House AdministrationReferred To · 2025-02-13

Previously

Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-02-13
Committee on House AdministrationReferred To · 2025-02-13

Plain-English Summary

The proposal would establish a new Smithsonian museum dedicated to Latino American history, culture, and contributions to the United States. This museum would join the Smithsonian Institution's other museums on the National Mall in Washington, D.C., and would serve as a major cultural institution for preserving and sharing Latino heritage with the public. The bill is currently being reviewed by House committees to determine how to move forward with the project.

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Subjects

Arts, Culture, Religion

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