National Museum of African American History and Culture Plan for Action Presidential Commission Act of 2001
Public Law 107-106 · H.R. 3442 · 107th Congress · began in the House
Signed by George W. Bush (R) on Dec 28, 2001 · Arts, Culture, Religion
Sponsor: Rep. John Lewis (D-GA-5)
Cosponsors (2): Rep. J.C. Watts, Rep. Ralph Regula
Passage votes
- HouseVoice vote
- SenateUnanimous consent
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
National Museum of African American History and Culture Plan for Action Presidential Commission Act of 2001 - Establishes the National Museum of African American History and Culture Plan for Action Presidential Commission to develop a plan of action for the establishment and maintenance of the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C.
Requires the Commission to: (1) convene, within three months after enactment of this Act, a national conference on the Museum, composed of individuals committed to the advancement of African American life, art, history, and culture, to help develop its plan recommendations; (2) develop a fundraising plan for supporting creation and maintenance of the Museum through contributions by the American people, and a separate plan on fundraising by the African American community; and (3) report the plan to the President and the Congress, with a legislative plan of action, and recommendations on specified issues relating, including the Museum's impact on regional African American museums, whether it should be part of the Smithsonian Institution (SI), possible locations on or adjacent to the National Mall, and costs of converting SI's Arts and Industries Building into a modern museum.
Directs the Secretary of the Interior to provide administrative services, facilities, and funds for the Commission.
Requires the Commission to submit final versions of the required reports and plans within nine months after enactment of this Act.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 12 actions.
- Dec 28, 2001Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 107-106.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Dec 18, 2001PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Dec 17, 2001FloorFloor · Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.
- Dec 11, 2001FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote.
- FloorFloor · Mr. LaTourette moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Committee on House Administration
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to Federal Lands Subcommittee of the House Natural Resources Committee
- CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the House
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.