H.R. 6883 · 110th Congress
National Commission to Study the Establishment of the National Museum of the American People Act of 2008
- Stage
- In committee
- Sponsor
- Maurice Hinchey
- Introduced
- 2008-09-11
- Latest action
- 2008-09-15 · Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Summary
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.