Meng bill brings potential AAPI museum closer
Bill comissions study for potential creation of museum for Asian Americans and Pacifi c Islanders
BY CARLOTTA MOHAMED
Congresswoman Grace
Meng introduced a new
legislation on Wednesday to
examine the possibility of
creating the first museum
dedicated to preserving
the history, culture and
accomplishments of
Asian Americans and
Pacific Islanders (AAPI).
The bill “Commission to
Study the Potential Creation
of a National Museum of Asian
Pacific American History and
Culture Act,” would create
an eight member panel —
consisting of individuals with
various expertise in museum
planning or AAPI research
and culture — to look into the
viability of establishing such a
facility in the nation’s capital.
“We need to weave
the narrative of Asian
American and Pacific
Islander communities into
the greater American story.
I firmly believe the story
of Asian Americans and
Pacific Islanders is sorely
misunderstood and creating
a national museum would
ensure that our experiences
— both good and bad — are
recognized by all Americans,”
Meng said.
The measure would
require the commission to
take the following actions:
Report recommendations
for a plan of action for
the establishment and
maintenance of a National
Museum of Asian Pacific
American History
and Culture;
Develop a fundraising plan
to support the establishment,
operation and maintenance
of the museum through
public contributions;
Obtain an independent
review of this fundraising
plan, including an analysis
of the resources necessary to
fund the construction of the
museum and its operations
and maintenance without
reliance on federal funds;
Report on the availability
and cost of acquiring
collections for the
museum, identify potential
locations for the facility
in Washington, D.C., and
determine its regional
impact on other museums;
Submit to Congress a
legislative plan of action
to establish and construct
the museum.
Meng’s bill would also
direct the commission’s
recommendations to address
whether the museum should
be part of the Smithsonian
Institution, the world’s
largest museum and
research complex. The
commission would have
18 months to complete the
full study.
“Museums are gateways
for Americans and the world
to see the United States’
rich history, challenges it
overcame, and potential
for greatness. Establishing
this commission is the first
step toward the creation of
a national AAPI museum.
I urge my colleagues to
support this legislation,”
Meng said.
Congresswoman Grace Meng File photo
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