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

Main Subject: Arts, Culture, Religion

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.

S4001-118, HR7764-118,

Senate Actions

IntroReferral
Sep. 24 2024	Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

House floor actions Actions

Floor
Sep. 23 2024	Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5641-5642) DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7764. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5641-5644) Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

Calendars
Sep. 17 2024	Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 578.

Committee
Sep. 17 2024	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-683.

IntroReferral
Mar. 20 2024	Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Library of Congress Actions

Floor
Sep. 23 2024	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)

Committee
Sep. 17 2024	Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-683.

IntroReferral
Mar. 20 2024	Introduced in House Introduced in House

House committee actions Actions

Committee
Sep. 11 2024	Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held

House bill HR7764-118

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

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