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H.R. 7764: Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act

Became LawPublic Law 118-144, signed Dec 11, 2024

  1. Introduced (completed)Mar 20, 2024
  2. Passed House (completed)Sep 23, 2024
  3. Passed Senate (completed)Dec 3, 2024
  4. To the President (completed)Dec 5, 2024
  5. Became law (completed)Dec 11, 2024

Summary

Public Law, Dec 11, 2024

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.

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The commission terminates 30 days after the final versions of its report, plan, and recommendations are submitted to Congress.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

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Cosponsors

94

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Who scored on this bill

580 points earned
  1. 1Debbie Wasserman Schultz D-FL SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced, reached a cosponsor milestone, marked up, reported, passed House, discharged, passed Senate, became law10 events+204
  2. 2Don Bacon R-NECosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  3. 2Gus Bilirakis R-FLCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  4. 2Suzanne Bonamici D-ORCosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
  5. 2Brendan Boyle D-PACosponsored; cosponsored bill passed2 events+4
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History

  1. Dec 11, 2024Signed by the President. Became Public Law 118-144.
  2. Dec 5, 2024Presented to the President.
  3. Dec 3, 2024Passed the Senate by voice vote.
  4. Sep 23, 2024Passed the House by voice vote.
  5. Mar 20, 2024Introduced in the House by Debbie Wasserman Schultz.
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  1. Dec 11, 2024Signed by President.
  2. Dec 11, 2024Became Public Law No: 118-144.
  3. Dec 5, 2024Presented to President.
  4. Dec 4, 2024Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  5. Dec 3, 2024Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
  6. Dec 3, 2024Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
  7. Dec 3, 2024Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6789)
  8. Sep 24, 2024Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  9. Sep 23, 2024Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
  10. Sep 23, 2024Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5641-5644)
  11. Sep 23, 2024DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 7764.
  12. Sep 23, 2024Passed/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)
  13. Sep 23, 2024On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5641-5642)
  14. Sep 23, 2024Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  15. Sep 17, 2024Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-683.
  16. Sep 17, 2024Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 578.
  17. Sep 11, 2024Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
  18. Sep 11, 2024Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute by Voice Vote.
  19. Mar 20, 2024Introduced in House
  20. Mar 20, 2024Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.