HR 10792 · 95th Congress · Museums

A bill to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to acquire the Museum of African Art, and for other purposes.

Introduced 1978-02-07· Sponsored by Rep. Boggs, Corinne C. (Lindy) [D-LA-2]· House

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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Measure laid on table in House, S. 2507 passed in lieu.(1978-09-18)

Recorded Votes

PassedHouse · 1978-09-18
Yea 350Nay 54
PassedHouse · 1978-09-18
Yea 350Nay 54

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to acquire the Museum of African Art. Establishes a Commission for the Museum of African Art to assist the Board in the operation and development of the Museum. Authorizes appropriations to carry out the purposes of this Act.…

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Cosponsors (5)

3 Democrats2 Republicans
Rep. Mahon, George H. [D-TX-19]
Rep. Cederberg, Elford A. [R-MI-10]
Rep. Brademas, John [D-IN-3]
Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-1]MI
Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-34]NY