HR 5659 · 97th Congress · Arts, Culture, Religion

An act to authorize the Smithsonian Institution to construct a building for the National Museum of African Art and a center for Eastern art together with structures for related educational activities in the area south of the original Smithsonian Institution Building adjacent to Independence Avenue at Tenth Street, Southwest, in the city of Washington.

Introduced 1982-03-02· Sponsored by Rep. Boland, Edward P. [D-MA-2]· House

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Latest: Became Public Law No: 97-203.(1982-06-24)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Authorizes the Board of Regents of the Smithsonian Institution to construct a building for the Museum of African Art and a center for Eastern art in the area south of the original Smithsonian Institution Building, Washington, D.C. Authorizes appropriations.…

Summarized by Claude AI · Non-partisan · For informational purposes only

Cosponsors (7)

4 Democrats3 Republicans