House Bill 7764
118th Congress(2023-2024)
Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act
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Passed House on Sep 23, 2024
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
7764
Congress
118
Policy Area
Arts, Culture, Religion
Arts, Culture, Religion
Primary focus of measure is art, literature, performing arts in all formats; arts and humanities funding; libraries, exhibitions, cultural centers; sound recording, motion pictures, television and film; cultural property and resources; cultural relations; and religion. Measures concerning intellectual property aspects of the arts may fall under Commerce policy area. Measures concerning religious freedom may fall under Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues policy area.
checkPassed on September 23, 2024
Status
Passed
Type
Voice Vote
Voice Vote
A vote in which the presiding officer states the question, then asks those in favor and against to say "Yea" or "Nay," respectively, and announces the result according to his or her judgment. The names or numbers of senators voting on each side are not recorded.
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)
Summary
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.
September 24, 2024
September 23, 2024
September 17, 2024
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09/24/2024
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
09/23/2024
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
09/23/2024
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5641-5642)
09/23/2024
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)
09/23/2024
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7764.
09/23/2024
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5641-5644)
09/23/2024
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
09/17/2024
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 578.
09/17/2024
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-683.
09/11/2024
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
09/11/2024
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
03/20/2024
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
03/20/2024
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Nov 8, 2024 5:06:46 PM