This bill directs the Smithsonian Institution to study whether a museum dedicated to Juneteenth should be built on Galveston Island, Texas. The museum would focus on the historical significance of June 19, 1865, when enslaved people in Galveston learned of their freedom. The study must examine construction and operating costs, possible locations on the island, whether it should connect to the National Museum of African American History and Culture, and other relevant factors. The Smithsonian must complete this feasibility study within two years and report its findings to Congress. The bill was introduced by Texas representatives in November 2024 and does not specify funding amounts for the study itself.
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