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[H.R. 9274 Introduced in House (IH)]
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118th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. R. 9274
To permit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino and
the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within
the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
August 2, 2024
Ms. Malliotakis (for herself, Ms. Chu, Mrs. Gonzalez-Colon, and Mr.
Cardenas) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the
Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on
Natural Resources, 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
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A BILL
To permit the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino and
the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum to be located within
the Reserve of the National Mall, and for other purposes.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the
United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE.
This Act may be cited as the ``Smithsonian History of American
Women and Latino Act'' or the ``SHAWL Act''.
SEC. 2. SITE OF SMITHSONIAN NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE AMERICAN LATINO.
(a) Authorizing Site Within Reserve of National Mall.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law
or regulation, including section 8908(c) of title 40, United
States Code, the Smithsonian National Museum of the American
Latino may be located within the Reserve (as defined in section
8902(a) of title 40, United States Code).
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 201(g)(4) of division T
of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (20 U.S.C.
80u(g)(4)) is amended by striking ``, except that'' and all
that follows and inserting a period.
(b) Use of Site Under the Jurisdiction of Another Federal Agency.--
Section 201(g)(2) of division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2021 (20 U.S.C. 80u(g)(2)) is amended to read as follows:
``(2) Site under the jurisdiction of another federal
agency.--
``(A) Notification to other agency or entity.--The
Board of Regents shall not designate a site for the
Museum that is under the administrative jurisdiction of
another Federal agency or entity without first
notifying the head of the Federal agency or entity.
``(B) Notification to committees.--Once notified
under subparagraph (A), the head of the Federal agency
or entity shall promptly submit written notification to
the Chair and ranking minority members of the Committee
on Rules and Administration, the Committee on
Appropriations, and the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate, and the Committee on House
Administration, the Committee on Natural Resources, the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of
Representatives, stating that the Federal agency or
entity was notified by the Board of Regents that a site
under its jurisdiction was designated and that a
transfer will be initiated as soon as practicable.
``(C) Transfer.--As soon as practicable after the
date on which the individuals described in subparagraph
(B) receive the written notification described in such
subparagraph, the head of the Federal agency or entity
shall transfer to the Smithsonian Institution its
administrative jurisdiction over the land or structure
that has been designated as the site for the Museum.''.
(c) Ensuring Diversity of Political Viewpoints and Authentic
Experiences.--Section 201(d)(2)(D) of division T of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2021 (20 U.S.C. 80u(d)(2)(D)) is amended to read as
follows:
``(D) Ensuring diversity of political viewpoints
and authentic experiences.--
``(i) In general.--The Board of Trustees
shall ensure that the exhibits and programs of
the Museum accurately and comprehensively
represent the varied cultures, histories,
events, and values of Hispanic or Latino
communities.
``(ii) Specific requirements.--In carrying
out its duties, the Board of Trustees shall
ensure that it seeks and utilizes to its
maximum ability guidance from a broad array of
knowledgeable and respected sources reflecting
the diversity of the political viewpoints and
authentic experiences held by Hispanics or
Latinos in the United States, and shall seek
such guidance for both the creation and
substantial revision of exhibits and programs.
``(iii) Definitions.--In this
subparagraph--
``(I) the term `broad array' means
a range of experts and publications
that represent the broad spectrum of
Hispanic or Latino communities, to
include varied viewpoints, political
ideologies, cultures, and lived
experiences in the United States; and
``(II) the term `knowledgeable and
respected source' means an individual
who has gained through education,
publication, or witnessing an important
or historical event, the ability to
advise on at least one unique viewpoint
or experience of a particular Hispanic
or Latino community, and whose
knowledge has been relied upon by a
notable segment of that community for
education, heritage preservation, or
historical purposes, and includes the
work of such an individual which
reflects such ability and knowledge.''.
(d) Reports to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
enactment of this Act and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary of
the Smithsonian shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of
the House of Representatives, the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate, the Committee on House Administration of the
House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of
the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations of the House
of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate,
a report on actions taken by the Director of the Smithsonian National
Museum of the American Latino Museum and the Board of Trustees of the
Museum to comply with the requirements of the amendments made by
subsection (c), including a description of actions taken with respect
to substantial revisions of current exhibits and programs as well the
planning of future exhibits and programs.
(e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this
section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of section
201 of division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (20
U.S.C. 80u).
SEC. 3. SITE OF SMITHSONIAN AMERICAN WOMEN'S HISTORY MUSEUM.
(a) Authorizing Site Within Reserve of National Mall.--
(1) In general.--Notwithstanding any other provision of law
or regulation, including section 8908(c) of title 40, United
States Code, the Smithsonian American Women's History Museum
may be located within the Reserve (as defined in section
8902(a) of title 40, United States Code).
(2) Conforming amendment.--Section 107(d) of division T of
the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (20 U.S.C. 80t-5(d))
is amended by striking ``, except that'' and all that follows
and inserting a period.
(b) Use of Site Under the Jurisdiction of Another Federal Agency.--
Section 107(b) of division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act,
2021 (20 U.S.C. 80t-5(b) is amended to read as follows:
``(b) Site Under the Jurisdiction of Another Federal Agency.--
``(1) Notification to other agency or entity.--The Board of
Regents shall not designate a site for the Museum that is under
the administrative jurisdiction of another Federal agency or
entity without first notifying the head of the Federal agency
or entity.
``(2) Notification to committees.--Once notified under
paragraph (1), the head of the Federal agency or entity shall
promptly submit written notification to the Chair and ranking
minority members of the Committee on Rules and Administration,
the Committee on Appropriations, and the Committee on Energy
and Natural Resources of the Senate, and the Committee on House
Administration, the Committee on Natural Resources, the
Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, and the
Committee on Appropriations of the House of Representatives,
stating that the Federal agency or entity was notified by the
Board of Regents that a site under its jurisdiction was
designated and that a transfer will be initiated as soon as
practicable.
``(3) Transfer.--As soon as practicable after the date on
which the individuals described in paragraph (2) receive the
written notification described in such subparagraph, the head
of the Federal agency or entity shall transfer to the
Smithsonian Institution its administrative jurisdiction over
the land or structure that has been designated as the site for
the Museum.''.
(c) Ensuring Diversity of Political Viewpoints and Authentic
Experiences.--Section 104(b)(4) of division T of the Consolidated
Appropriations Act, 2021 (20 U.S.C. 80t-2(b)(4) is amended to read as
follows:
``(4) Ensuring diversity of political viewpoints and
authentic experiences.--
``(A) In general.--The Council shall ensure that
the exhibits and programs of the Museum accurately and
comprehensively represent the varied cultures,
histories, events, and values held by women in the
United States.
``(B) Specific requirements.--In carrying out its
duties, the Council shall ensure that it seeks and
utilizes to its maximum ability guidance from a broad
array of knowledgeable and respected sources reflecting
the diversity of the political viewpoints and authentic
experiences held by women in the United States, and
shall seek such guidance for both the creation and
substantial revision of exhibits and programs.
``(C) Definitions.--In this subparagraph--
``(i) the term `broad array' means a range
of experts and publications that represent the
broad spectrum of communities of women, to
include varied viewpoints, political
ideologies, cultures, and lived experiences in
the United States; and
``(ii) the term `knowledgeable and
respected source' means an individual who has
gained through education, publication, or
witnessing an important or historical event,
the ability to advise on at least one unique
viewpoint or experience of a particular
community of women in the United States, and
whose knowledge has been relied upon by a
notable segment of that community for
education, heritage preservation, or historical
purposes, and includes the work of such an
individual which reflects such ability and
knowledge.''.
(d) Reports to Congress.--Not later than 120 days after the date of
enactment of this Act and every 2 years thereafter, the Secretary of
the Smithsonian shall submit to the Committee on Natural Resources of
the House of Representatives, the Committee on Energy and Natural
Resources of the Senate, the Committee on House Administration of the
House of Representatives, the Committee on Rules and Administration of
the Senate, the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure of the
House of Representatives, the Committee on Appropriations of the House
of Representatives, and the Committee on Appropriations of the Senate,
a report on actions taken by the Director of the Smithsonian American
Women's History Museum and the Council of the Museum to comply with the
requirements of the amendments made by subsection (c), including a
description of actions taken with respect to substantial revisions of
current exhibits and programs as well the planning of future exhibits
and programs.
(e) Effective Date.--This section and the amendments made by this
section shall take effect as if included in the enactment of title I of
division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (20 U.S.C. 80t
et seq.).
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Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
Referred to the Committee on House Administration, and in addition to the Committee on Natural Resources, 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.
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