HR 7764 United States House · 118th Congress

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
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Photo of Debbie Wasserman Schultz
Debbie Wasserman Schultz
DDemocratic
FL
25
Co
Photo of A. Drew Ferguson IV
A. Drew Ferguson IV
RRepublican
GA
3
Co
Photo of Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
CA
n/a
Co
Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
Co
Photo of Andrea Salinas
Andrea Salinas
DDemocratic
OR
6
Co
Photo of Andrew R. Garbarino
Andrew R. Garbarino
RRepublican
NY
2
Co
Photo of Andy Kim
Andy Kim
DDemocratic
NJ
n/a
Co
Photo of Anthony D’Esposito
Anthony D’Esposito
RRepublican
NY
4
Co
Photo of Barry Loudermilk
Barry Loudermilk
RRepublican
GA
11
Co
Photo of Bill Pascrell, Jr.
Bill Pascrell, Jr.
DDemocratic
NJ
9
Co
Photo of Bonnie Watson Coleman
Bonnie Watson Coleman
DDemocratic
NJ
12