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National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act

USA119th CongressHR-6467| House 
| Updated: 12/4/2025
Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (7)
Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill designates the Museum of the Blind People's Movement, located in Baltimore, Maryland, as the National Museum of the Blind People's Movement . This designation highlights a significant cultural institution, as it will be the first museum in America owned and operated by the blind themselves. Congress finds that blind individuals have historically faced systemic discrimination but have made substantial, often underrecognized, contributions to society. The museum, established by the National Federation of the Blind, is intended to collect, preserve, and curate the history of blind people's struggles and accomplishments. It will serve as a national platform to explore their experiences, foster understanding, and inspire respect for an equitable future.
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Timeline
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • December 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • S 119-3371: A bill to designate the Museum of the Blind People's Movement in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "National Museum of the Blind People's Movement".

National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act

USA119th CongressHR-6467| House 
| Updated: 12/4/2025
This bill designates the Museum of the Blind People's Movement, located in Baltimore, Maryland, as the National Museum of the Blind People's Movement . This designation highlights a significant cultural institution, as it will be the first museum in America owned and operated by the blind themselves. Congress finds that blind individuals have historically faced systemic discrimination but have made substantial, often underrecognized, contributions to society. The museum, established by the National Federation of the Blind, is intended to collect, preserve, and curate the history of blind people's struggles and accomplishments. It will serve as a national platform to explore their experiences, foster understanding, and inspire respect for an equitable future.
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Timeline
Dec 4, 2025
Introduced in House
Dec 4, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
  • December 4, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • December 4, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (7)
Steny H. Hoyer (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Glenn Ivey (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)

Natural Resources Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • S 119-3371: A bill to designate the Museum of the Blind People's Movement in Baltimore, Maryland, as the "National Museum of the Blind People's Movement".
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted