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[[underlined]]Legislation[[/underlined]]

NATIONAL MUSEUM ACT

H.R. 5023, legislation extending the authorization for appropriations under the National Museum Act for fiscal years 1981, 1982, and 1983 was introduced in the House of Representatives on July 31, 1979 by Mr. Mineta for himself, Mr. Thompson, and Mr. Conte.  It was referred to the Committee on House Administration and its Subcommittee on Libraries and Memorials.

A companion measure, S. 1786, was introduced in the Senate on September 20 by Senator Jackson for himself, Senator Goldwater, and Senator Morgan and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Action on these bills is expected early in the Second Session of the 96th Congress.