House Bill 1780
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Commission to Study the Creation of a National Museum of Irish American History
Introduced
Introduced in House on Mar 14, 2019
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Type
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Bill Number
1780
Congress
116
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.
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Summary
Commission to Study the Creation of a National Museum of Irish American History
This bill establishes a commission to study the potential for creating a National Museum of Irish American History.
The commission shall (1) develop and obtain an independent review of a fund-raising plan to support the museum through public contributions, and (2) submit recommendations for a legislative plan of action for the creation and construction of the museum.
The commission may host a national conference on the museum for individuals who are committed to the advancement of Irish-American life, art, history, and culture.
March 14, 2019
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04/03/2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
03/14/2019
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on House Administration, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
03/14/2019
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