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89th Legislature (2025) Introduced by Erin Zwiener

Allows the Smithsonian to locate the National Museum of the American Latino on the National Mall Reserve and requires exhibits to reflect diverse Latino experiences with ongoing co

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Bill Summary · HR 1330

Summary — H.R. 1330 (Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act)

Status: Reported enrolled
Introduced: February 13, 2025
Primary sponsor (introducer): Rep. Nicole Malliotakis (with numerous cosponsors)
Related bill: S. 1304 (companion)

Purpose

H.R. 1330 authorizes placement of the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino within the Reserve of the National Mall and makes related statutory changes governing site designation, interagency transfer of jurisdiction, exhibit development guidance, and reporting to Congress.

Key provisions

  • Authorizing site within the Reserve:

    • Explicitly permits the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino to be located within the Reserve of the National Mall (as defined at 40 U.S.C. § 8902(a)), notwithstanding other laws or regulations (including 40 U.S.C. § 8908(c)).
    • Amends section 201(g)(4) of Division T of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2021 (20 U.S.C. 80u(g)(4)) by striking the existing exception language.

  • Use of sites under other federal agencies:

    • Amends 20 U.S.C. 80u(g)(2) to require the Smithsonian Board of Regents to notify the head of any federal agency or entity whose land/structure is designated for the Museum.
    • Requires the notified agency head to promptly notify specified House and Senate committees.
    • Requires the agency head to transfer administrative jurisdiction over the designated land or structure to the Smithsonian “as soon as practicable” after congressional notification.

  • Exhibit and program guidance to ensure diversity of viewpoints:

    • Amends 20 U.S.C. 80u(d)(2)(D) to require the Museum’s Board of Trustees to ensure exhibits and programs “accurately and comprehensively represent” the varied cultures, histories, events, and values of Hispanic/Latino communities.
    • Directs the Board to seek guidance from a “broad array” of knowledgeable and respected sources reflecting diverse political viewpoints and authentic lived experiences when creating or substantially revising exhibits and programs.
    • Provides definitions for “broad array” and “knowledgeable and respected source.”

  • Reporting to Congress:

    • Directs the Smithsonian Secretary to report to multiple House and Senate committees not later than 120 days after enactment and every two years thereafter on actions taken by the Museum’s Director and Board to comply with the new requirements, including descriptions of substantial exhibit revisions and future planning.

  • Effective date:

    • States the section and its amendments take effect as if included in prior relevant enactments (text truncated in published version), i.e., effective upon enactment.

Who is affected

  • Smithsonian Institution (Board of Regents, Board of Trustees, Secretary, and Museum Director) — primary implementing entities.
  • Federal agencies holding jurisdiction over potential Mall sites (e.g., National Park Service, GSA) — obligated to receive notices and transfer jurisdiction.
  • Congressional committees listed for notification and oversight.
  • Hispanic and Latino communities and the general public — stakeholders in museum content and placement.

Procedural / timeline notes

  • Referred to House Administration and Natural Resources Committees (Feb 13, 2025).
  • Placed on Local & Consent Calendars; filed May 23, 2025.
  • Considered on Local & Consent Calendars (May 30); placed on Congratulatory & Memorial Resolutions Calendar, laid before the House, and adopted (nonrecord vote) on June 1, 2025.
  • Reported enrolled (June 1, 2025).
  • If enacted, reporting to Congress begins 120 days post-enactment and recurs biennially.

Potential impacts and considerations

  • Enables siting the Museum on the National Mall Reserve, which has implications for Mall planning and federal land management.
  • Streamlines a transfer process but creates mandatory notification and transfer duties for other federal agencies.
  • Adds statutory guidance emphasizing inclusion of a broad range of political viewpoints and authentic lived experiences in exhibits — increases oversight and may affect curatorial processes.
  • Establishes recurring congressional reporting, increasing transparency and oversight of museum activities and exhibit decisions.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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