S. 1304 permits the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino to be built on the National Mall's Reserve area, overriding previous restrictions that required an off-mall location. The bill allows the Smithsonian to use land currently managed by other federal agencies, with those agencies required to transfer jurisdiction once notified by Congress committees. The legislation also strengthens requirements for the museum's exhibits and programs to represent diverse Hispanic and Latino cultures, histories, and political viewpoints by consulting a broad range of knowledgeable sources reflecting the community's varied experiences. The Smithsonian Secretary must report to Congress within 120 days and every two years thereafter on how the museum is meeting these diversity and representation requirements. No specific funding amount is allocated in the bill itself.
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