Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of APA
Jun 13, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 1259
Became law: Jun 13, 2022
Jun 13, 2022
Statute: 136 Stat. 1259
Became law: Jun 13, 2022
Summary
Creates a special group to study the idea of building a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture and to report its findings.
What problem does this solve?
The history and culture of Asian Pacific Americans are not fully represented within the nation's major museums. This law creates a commission to study the possibility of building a national museum to fix this.
What does this law do?
Establishes a study commission
Creates an 8-member commission to study the feasibility of establishing a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture.
Prohibits federal funding
States that no federal funds may be used to carry out the act. The commission must rely on private donations for all its expenses.
Requires reports to Congress
Mandates the commission to submit reports to the President and Congress on a plan of action, costs, potential locations, and a legislative plan for the museum.
Mandates a fundraising plan
Requires the commission to develop a plan to fund the museum's creation and operation through public contributions, without relying on federal money.
Who does this affect?
- Asian Pacific Americans
- Historians and museum professionals
- General public
What is the real world impact?
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Promotes cultural representation
Creates a path to establish a national museum dedicated to the history and culture of Asian Pacific Americans, ensuring their stories are preserved and shared with the public.
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Relies entirely on private funding
Prohibits the use of any federal money for the commission or the potential museum. This makes the project's success completely dependent on private donations, which may be difficult to secure.
When does this start?
The commission must be formed and complete its work according to specific deadlines set by the law.
Deadline for appointing members
Initial members of the commission must be appointed within 90 days after the law is enacted on June 13, 2022.
Deadline for final reports
The commission must submit its final reports to the President and Congress no later than 18 months after its first meeting.