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National Museum of Play Recognition Act

USA119th CongressHR-235| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2025
Joseph D. Morelle

Joseph D. Morelle

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill officially designates the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum in Rochester, New York, as the National Museum of Play . This congressional recognition highlights the museum's unique mission and contributions to understanding the role of play. Congress specifically acknowledges that the Strong Museum is the only institution of its kind dedicated exclusively to exploring how play encourages learning, creativity, and discovery, while also illuminating cultural history. This formal designation recognizes its significant role in preserving and interpreting the history of play. Importantly, the bill clarifies that this designation does not incorporate the museum into the National Park System, nor does it require or permit the expenditure of federal funds for any purpose related to the museum.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3250
National Museum of Play Recognition Act
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3250
    National Museum of Play Recognition Act


  • January 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Museums, exhibitions, cultural centersNew York State

National Museum of Play Recognition Act

USA119th CongressHR-235| House 
| Updated: 1/7/2025
This bill officially designates the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum in Rochester, New York, as the National Museum of Play . This congressional recognition highlights the museum's unique mission and contributions to understanding the role of play. Congress specifically acknowledges that the Strong Museum is the only institution of its kind dedicated exclusively to exploring how play encourages learning, creativity, and discovery, while also illuminating cultural history. This formal designation recognizes its significant role in preserving and interpreting the history of play. Importantly, the bill clarifies that this designation does not incorporate the museum into the National Park System, nor does it require or permit the expenditure of federal funds for any purpose related to the museum.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-3250
National Museum of Play Recognition Act
Jan 7, 2025
Introduced in House
Jan 7, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-3250
    National Museum of Play Recognition Act


  • January 7, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • January 7, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Joseph D. Morelle

Joseph D. Morelle

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (1)
Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)

Natural Resources Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centersNew York State