arrow_back Civic Audit
Share share

Commission for National Asian Pacific American History and Culture Museum

This law establishes a commission to study the feasibility of creating a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture. The commission will assess the project's viability, costs, location, and develop a fundraising plan, potentially leading to a new institution honoring the contributions of this community to U.S. history.
Key points
Establishment of an 8-member commission to study the creation of the museum, with members serving without pay.
The commission must submit reports on the museum's feasibility, costs, and potential locations in Washington, D.C.
Development of a fundraising plan to support the museum through public contributions, without federal funds.
The museum aims to promote the history, art, and culture of Asian Pacific Americans.
article Official text account_balance Process page notifications_active Track this Bill
gavel
Status:
Became Law
Record your position for audit.
Why does your vote on bills matter?
It creates raw, undeniable proof. Civic Will provides the permanent data to verify the Government's loyalty towards its citizens (explained here). Start recording it now.
Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_3525
Sponsor: Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6]
Process start date: 2021-05-25
System Note: Lustra is free, publicly auditable civic infrastructure, with full source code available on GitHub. You are reading sterilized legislative data, processed by our radical neutrality engine to strip political spin and retain factual mechanics. We process only official government data. Original documents remain the authoritative source, always verify them if you can.
Summarized by: gemini-2.5-flash-preview-05-20
Source data: api.congress.gov
AI work logs for this document launch

OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Commission To Study the Potential Creation of a National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_3525.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-05-25.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Establishment of an 8-member commission to study the creation of the museum, with members serving without pay.
  • The commission must submit reports on the museum's feasibility, costs, and potential locations in Washington, D.C.
  • Development of a fundraising plan to support the museum through public contributions, without federal funds.
  • The museum aims to promote the history, art, and culture of Asian Pacific Americans.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Became Law.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Became Public Law No: 117-140.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

CATEGORIES

Media and Culture Public Investments