Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act

Bill: 118-hr-7764
Sponsor: Rep. Wasserman Schultz, Debbie [D-FL-25]
Introduced: 2024-03-20 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Advisory bodies
Congressional oversight
District of Columbia
Historical and cultural resources
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Religion
Smithsonian Institution
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: 

Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act

This bill establishes a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution. 

Within two years of its first meeting, the commission must submit a report, fundraising plan, and legislative recommendations to Congress and the President. The report must address certain issues, including (1) the impact of the museum on educational and governmental efforts to study and counter anti-Semitism, and (2) financial and legal considerations associated with the potential transfer.

action_date: 2024-12-11
text: 

Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act

This act establishes a commission to study the potential transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia to the Smithsonian Institution. The commission must report its plan and recommendations to Congress and the President no later than two years after the commission's first meeting.

The commission shall be composed of eight voting members appointed from among individuals or representatives of institutions with relevant expertise or interests (as further specified in the act). The Senate majority leader, Senate minority leader, Speaker of the House of Representatives, and House minority leader shall each appoint two voting members, with the chair elected by the commission members.

The commission's report must detail (1) the museum's collections and the extent to which such collections are already represented in the Smithsonian Institution; (2) the impact of the museum on educational and governmental efforts to study and counter antisemitism; (3) the museum's financial assets and liabilities; and (4) operating and maintenance costs for the museum. The report must also contain a fundraising plan and legislative recommendations. 

The commission terminates 30 days after the final versions of its report, plan, and recommendations are submitted to Congress.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2024-12-11
text: Became Public Law No: 118-144.
action_date: 2024-12-11
text: Became Public Law No: 118-144.
action_date: 2024-12-11
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-12-11
text: Signed by President.
action_date: 2024-12-05
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-12-05
text: Presented to President.
action_date: 2024-12-04
text: Message on Senate action sent to the House.
action_date: 2024-12-03
text: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6789)
action_date: 2024-12-03
text: Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2024-12-03
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-12-03
text: Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
action_date: 2024-09-24
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5641-5642)
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5641-5642)
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7764.
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5641-5644)
action_date: 2024-09-23
text: Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 578.
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-683.
action_date: 2024-09-17
text: Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-683.
action_date: 2024-09-11
text: Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
action_date: 2024-09-11
text: Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2024-03-20
text: Introduced in House

Enacted as: number: 118-144