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Version 36 · Passed House amended · Jun 29, 1993
National African American Museum Act - Establishes within the Smithsonian Institution the National African American Museum (the Museum) to be operated as a center for scholarship and a location for museum training, public education, research, events, and collection and display of items and materials relating to the life, art, history, and culture of African Americans. Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution (Board of Regents) to plan, design, reconstruct, and renovate the Arts and Industries Building to house the Museum. Establishes a Board of Trustees of the Museum (Board of Trustees) in the Smithsonian Institution. Sets forth various duties of the Board of Trustees, including: (1) establishing and supporting cooperative programs with other museums and institutions; and (2) reporting annually to the Board of Regents. Directs the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to appoint a Director to manage the Museum (as well as appointing five other Museum employees). Authorizes appropriations.
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Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5] · D–GA
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Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 468.
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Ford with an amendment. With written report No. 103-284.
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Ford with an amendment. With written report No. 103-284.
Committee on Rules. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
The title of the measure was amended. Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR 6/28/1993 H4166-4170)
Mr. Clay moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 91.
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 103-140, Part II.
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 103-140, Part II.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-140, Part I.
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Public Works + Transportation. H. Rept. 103-140, Part I.
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee (Amended).
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee.
Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Referred to the Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.
Referred to the House Committee on Public Works + Transportation.
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E314)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
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