HR 3290119th CongressIntroduced

National Museum of Pop Culture Act

Introduced: May 8, 2025

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Standard Summary

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H.R. 3290 would designate the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle, Washington, as the “National Museum of Pop Culture.” The designation is largely symbolic, recognizing the museum at a national level. The bill explicitly states that the museum is not a unit of the National Park System and that the designation does not require or authorize any federal funding for the museum. The bill was introduced in the 119th Congress on May 8, 2025, and referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. It is sponsored by Rep. Jayapal and several other House members.

Key Points

1Designation: The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle is designated the National Museum of Pop Culture.
2Location: Seattle, Washington.
3Not a National Park System unit: The designation does not place the museum within the National Park System.
4Funding implication: The designation does not require or authorize federal funds for the museum.
5Legislative status: Introduced and referred to the Committee on Natural Resources; sponsors listed but no enacted law yet.

Impact Areas

Primary group/area affected: The Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle and its visitors, with potential national branding implications.Secondary group/area affected: Local and state stakeholders in Seattle (tourism and cultural economy) who may benefit from heightened national recognition, though no federal funds are tied to the designation.Additional impacts: Provides clarity to avoid misunderstandings about federal ownership or funding; leaves funding and operations of the museum entirely to non-federal means unless future legislation changes that.

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