Smithsonian Latino Museum: Authorizing Location within the National Mall Reserve
This Act permits the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall, overriding previous restrictions. This change is crucial for establishing a physical space celebrating Latino history and culture in a central location in the nation's capital. Furthermore, the law mandates that the museum's exhibits and programs accurately and comprehensively represent the diverse political viewpoints and authentic experiences of Hispanic or Latino communities, ensuring a broad spectrum of representation.
Key points
Museum Location: The Latino Museum is now authorized to be located within the National Mall Reserve, granting it a prominent and central location.
Diversity and Representation: Legal requirement that museum exhibits and programs reflect a broad array of cultures, histories, values, and the diversity of political viewpoints and authentic experiences held by Hispanics or Latinos in the U.S.
Land Transfer: Streamlines the process for transferring administrative jurisdiction over the designated site from another Federal agency to the Smithsonian Institution.
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