Commission to Study the Potential Transfer of the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History to the Smithsonian Institution Act
This bill establishes a commission to study whether the Weitzman National Museum of American Jewish History in Philadelphia should be transferred to the Smithsonian Institution. The commission, composed of 8 members appointed by congressional leaders with expertise in Jewish American history and museum administration, will examine the museum's collections, financial status, governance, and feasibility of transfer within two years. The commission must submit a report detailing findings, a fundraising plan, and legislative recommendations for any potential transfer. The bill does not transfer the museum but creates a process to evaluate the possibility.
Bill status
signed
all 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Mar 2024
Committee Review
Dec 2024
House Passage
Sep 2024
Senate Passage
Dec 2024
Signed into Law
Dec 2024
Introduced Mar 20, 2024
Signed Dec 11, 2024
Floor votes
How they voted
This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
Full legislative history
Actions timeline
Total actions
20
Key actions
7
Committee
5
Amendments
2
Dec 11, 2024
Signed into law
Signed by President.
executive
Dec 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote. (consideration: CR S6789)
upper
Dec 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Voice Vote.
upper
Dec 3, 2024
Upper · Passed
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
upper
Sep 24, 2024
Committee
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
upper
Sep 23, 2024
Introduced
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H5641-5642)
lower
Sep 23, 2024
Lower · Passed
Passed/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)
lower
Sep 23, 2024
Introduced
Mr. Steil moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
lower
Sep 17, 2024
Lower · Passed
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 118-683.
lower
Sep 11, 2024
Lower · Passed
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
lower
Mar 20, 2024
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 94 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
DDemocratic
Co
A. Drew Ferguson IV
RRepublican
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Al Green
DDemocratic
Co
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
Co
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
Co
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
Co
Barry Loudermilk
RRepublican
Co
Bill Pascrell, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
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