Smithsonian Museums on National Mall: Site Approval and Diversity Mandate
This Act permits the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino and the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum to be located within the restricted area of the National Mall, facilitating their construction and public access. A major change mandates that museum exhibits and programs must accurately and comprehensively represent the varied cultures, political viewpoints, and authentic experiences of the communities they serve. Citizens benefit from the assurance that their histories will be presented in a diverse and inclusive manner.
Key points
Museum Location: Both the American Women’s History Museum and the American Latino Museum are now authorized to be built within the National Mall Reserve, overriding previous restrictions.
Diversity and Authenticity Mandate: Exhibits and programs must actively seek and utilize guidance from a broad array of sources reflecting diverse political viewpoints and authentic experiences of women and Latino communities.
Congressional Oversight: The Smithsonian Secretary must submit regular reports to Congress detailing how the museums comply with the new requirements for ensuring diversity in exhibits and programs.
Streamlined Land Transfer: Procedures for transferring administrative jurisdiction over federal land to the Smithsonian for museum sites have been simplified to expedite construction.
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