Bills · HR 1102
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1102Arts, Culture, Religion
Commission To Study the Potential of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture Act
INTRO FEB 6· LAST ACTION FEB 6
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it represents the first official step towards potentially creating a significant national institution dedicated to Italian American history and culture. If it becomes law, it could lead to a central place where the stories, contributions, and struggles of Italian Americans are preserved, studied, and shared with the broader public. This can foster a greater understanding and appreciation of a major ethnic group in the United States, addressing issues of cultural representation and historical recognition.
If the bill doesn't pass, the idea of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture might remain an aspiration without a clear path forward or a detailed feasibility study. For voters, this means the potential for enhanced cultural understanding and the recognition of a specific community's heritage could either advance or stall, depending on whether this commission is established to perform its crucial initial research.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Establishes an 8-member Commission to study the creation of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture.
This initiates the formal process of evaluating the feasibility and practicalities of such a museum.
PROVISION 02
Requires the Commission to submit reports to the President and Congress on the museum's feasibility, costs, location, and potential integration with the Smithsonian Institution.
These reports will provide a comprehensive, data-driven assessment necessary for any future decisions regarding the museum.
PROVISION 03
Mandates the Commission to develop a fundraising plan for the museum's establishment, operation, and maintenance, without reliance on federal funds, and to obtain an independent review of this plan's viability.
This ensures a clear strategy for financial self-sufficiency is in place before any commitment is made, addressing concerns about taxpayer burden.
PROVISION 04
Directs the Commission to submit recommendations for a legislative plan of action based on its findings.
This provision ensures that the study leads to concrete legislative proposals if the museum is deemed feasible.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 53
D· New York
YRS IN OFFICE
9
BILLS LED
26
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 79%
DEM 32 REP 21 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 6
Introduced in House
FEB 6
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, 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.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 1102
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
Last actionFeb 6, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025
House BillHR 1102Arts, Culture, Religion
Commission To Study the Potential of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture Act
INTRODUCED FEB 6, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 6, 2025
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READING
8 min
COSPONSORS
53
COMPLEXITY
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