Recognizing the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington, as the National Nordic Museum of the United States.

Bill: 114-hres-652
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7]
Introduced: 2016-03-17
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Historical and cultural resources

Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

Washington State
Latest action: action_date: 2016-03-18
text: Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

Summaries:
action_date: 2016-03-17
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p>Recognizes the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington, as the "National Nordic Museum of the United States." </p>

tv_txt: IV 114th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 652 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES March 17, 2016 Mr. McDermott (for himself, Mr. Heck of Washington , and Mr. Reichert ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources RESOLUTION Recognizing the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle, Washington, as the National Nordic Museum of the United States.

Whereas Nordic peoples have long contributed to the rich cultural heritage of the United States; Whereas Seattle has an undeniable connection to Scandinavia, hosting a population with strong Nordic roots; Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum is dedicated to preserving and celebrating an immigrant culture critical not only to the founding of Washington State, but also of the United States; and Whereas the Nordic Heritage Museum is the only museum in the United States to honor the legacy of immigrants from the five Nordic countries of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes the Nordic Heritage Museum as the National Nordic Museum of the United States.