HB6101: National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture Act
- 1Introduced (current step)
- 2Passed One Chamber
- 3Passed Both Chambers
- 4Became Law
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Summary
To establish within the Smithsonian Institution the National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture, and for other purposes.
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This bill would create a new National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture as part of the Smithsonian Institution, the federally funded network of museums in Washington, D.C. The museum would collect, preserve, and display objects and stories related to LGBTQI+ (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and intersex) people and their history in America. The Smithsonian Institution would operate and manage the museum like its other facilities. The bill is currently in the introductory stage and has not yet been considered by a .
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HB6101: National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture Act
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Sponsors
Mark Pocan
Primary SponsorCo-sponsors (13)
Mark Takano
Sharice Davids
Robert Garcia
Becca Balint
Ritchie Torres