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H.R.6883 / 110th Congress

National Commission to Study the Establishment of the National Museum of the American People Act of 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Official summary

Version 00 · Introduced in House · Sep 11, 2008

National Commission to Study the Establishment of the National Museum of the American People Act of 2008 - Establishes the National Commission to Study the Establishment of the National Museum of the American People to conduct a study regarding the feasibility of establishing a National Museum of the American People in Washington, D.C. that tells the story of the making of the American people.

Specifies a summary of issues of which the Commission shall examine and report on, including the following possible components for the Museum: (1) a Center for Advanced Studies of the American People; (2) a National Genealogical Center; (3) a National Archives and Library of American Migration and Immigration; (4) an Education Resource Center; and (5) a Peopling of America Center.

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Who introduced it

Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22] · D–NY

Committees

  • Natural Resources Committee
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  1. Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

  2. Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  3. Introduced in House

  4. Introduced in House

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