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Congress Proposes Designating Jackson Wildlife Museum as National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States

Original title: Expressing the sense of Congress that the National Museum of Wildlife Art, located in Jackson, Wyoming, shall be designated as the "National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States".

Last action · June 11, 2008: Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)

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What This Bill Proposed

A congressional resolution proposes officially designating the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming, as the National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States. The measure expresses the regarding the honorary designation.

Why it matters

The resolution provides an official federal designation for the Jackson, Wyoming institution without allocating federal funds or altering regulatory requirements for local residents or visitors.

Who It Would Have Affected

Groups the bill's text would have affected, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.

Directly affected

National Museum of Wildlife Art

The institution is the subject of the proposed federal designation.

Indirectly affected

Residents of Jackson, Wyoming

Local community recognition may be influenced by the federal designation of the local museum.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does this resolution do?

It expresses the that the National Museum of Wildlife Art in Jackson, Wyoming, should be designated as the 'National Museum of Wildlife Art of the United States'.

Does this resolution provide federal funding to the museum?

The text does not mention any appropriation of federal funds or financial assistance.

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Where This Stands

This bill did not become law - Died in the Senate.

Last action

Indefinitely postponed by Senate by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S5530)Jun 11, 2008

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Connected Entities

Mr. Green of Texas, House of Representatives, Architect of the Capitol and 4 more

PersonMr. Green of Texas“Introduced the concurrent resolution.”Map →

OrganizationHouse of Representatives“The resolution was introduced by Mr. Green of Texas.”Map →

OrganizationArchitect of the Capitol“Oversees preparations for the ceremony.”Map →

dateAugust 10, 2024“Date of the ceremony.”Map →

Organization118th Congress“The legislative body considering the resolution”Map →

locationEmancipation Hall“The location of the ceremony.”Map →

OrganizationSenate“The Senate is authorized to concur with the House resolution.”Map →

Sources

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www.congress.gov

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