National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
Sponsor

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Cosponsors (11)
Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.
- Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC)Original· 2025-12-04
- Lateefah Simon (D-CA-12)Original· 2025-12-04
- Sarah Elfreth (D-MD-3)Original· 2025-12-04
- Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (D-GA-2)· 2025-12-05
- André Carson (D-IN-7)· 2025-12-09
- Glenn Ivey (D-MD-4)· 2026-03-16
- Steny H. Hoyer (D-MD-5)· 2026-03-16
- Jamie Raskin (D-MD-8)· 2026-04-06
- April McClain Delaney (D-MD-6)· 2026-04-09
- Johnny Olszewski, Jr. (D-MD-2)· 2026-04-22
- Pete Sessions (R-TX-17)· 2026-04-30
Latest Action
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Committee Activity
Currently in
- House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2025-12-04
Previously
- Natural Resources CommitteeReferred To · 2025-12-04
Plain-English Summary
This bill would establish a new national museum dedicated to the history and culture of the blind people's movement and disability rights advocacy. The museum would preserve and share the stories, achievements, and contributions of blind individuals and organizations that have fought for equal rights and accessibility. It would serve as an educational resource for the public, students, and researchers interested in understanding this important social movement.
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