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H.R. 7764 · 118th CongressPublic Law 118-144Arts, Culture, Religion

H.R. 7764 became law 266 days after introduction, with cosponsors split almost evenly between the parties

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

Sponsored by Wasserman Schultz, Debbie D-FL · 94 cosponsors: 52 Democrats, 42 Republicans
IntroducedMar 20, 2024
ReportedSep 11, 2024
Passed one chamberSep 23, 2024
Passed bothDec 3, 2024
LawDec 11, 2024
What it changes · CRS summary

Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 212 words.

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.

Context
Committees
House Committee on House Administration
Senate Rules and Administration Committee
Policy area
Arts, Culture, Religion: 8 of 179 bills became law, 113th–118th (4.5%)
Sponsor
2 of 106 bills enacted since 2013
Text versions
6, from enrolled bill to public law · 1,635 words
Subjects
Advisory bodiesCongressional oversightDistrict of ColumbiaHistorical and cultural resourcesMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersReligion +2 more
Latest action
Dec 11, 2024: Became Public Law No: 118-144.
Records
Congress.gov · Bill text
Exhibit 1Passage odds band at each stage, rated when the bill reached it [4]
Related bills · 2

Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 2 in all.

Identical or companion · 1
  • 118th S. 4001 Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act D · Introduced
Related, per CRS or House · 1
  • 118th H.R. 7764 Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act D · Law

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Exhibit 2Articles naming the bill per day, last 90 days, US sources [3]