FEDERALhearing transcript

Review of Smithsonian Institution Facilities and Space Needs

Original title: REVIEW OF SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION CURRENT FACILITIES AND FUTURE SPACE NEEDS

January 1, 2020

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The Frame

What this does

The hearing serves as a formal oversight mechanism to assess the physical infrastructure needs of the Smithsonian Institution, which impacts how federal funds are allocated for the maintenance and expansion of national museums and research centers.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Smithsonian Institution

The institution is the subject of the review regarding its physical infrastructure and future space requirements.

U.S. Congress

Members of the committee are responsible for oversight and potential legislative action regarding federal funding for Smithsonian facilities.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2020.

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Summary

This document is a transcript and record of a 2019 Congressional hearing held by the on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management. The hearing focused on evaluating the current state of Smithsonian Institution facilities and identifying future space requirements for the museum and research complex.

Key Facts

The hearing was held on November 13, 2019, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The Smithsonian Institution consists of 19 museums and galleries, research centers, libraries, archives, and the National Zoological Park.
The Smithsonian Institution was established by an Act of Congress in 1846 based on the will of James Smithson.
The hearing was conducted by the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management under the Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure.
The primary purpose of the hearing was to review current facility conditions and future space requirements for the Smithsonian.

Frequently Asked Questions

What was the purpose of this hearing?

The hearing was held to review the current state of Smithsonian Institution facilities and discuss their future space needs.

Who testified at the hearing?

Lonnie G. Bunch III, the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution, provided testimony.

Why It Matters

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Institutional Oversight

The hearing highlights the ongoing federal oversight required to maintain the Smithsonian's extensive physical footprint.

Smithsonian Institution

Connected Entities

organizationSubcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Emergency Management“The congressional body that held the hearing.”Map →

organizationSmithsonian Institution“The subject of the hearing, described as the world's largest museum and research”Map →

personLonnie G. Bunch III“Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution and primary witness at the hearing.”Map →

personDina Titus“Chairwoman of the Subcommittee on Economic Development, Public Buildings, and Em”Map →

Sources

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