Biden signs bill to establish committee for creation of National AAPI Museum
Congresswoman Grace Meng said the museum will help more Americans understand that Asian Pacific American history is American history.
President Joe Biden, on Monday, signed a bill to establish a committee that will study the possible establishment of a national museum dedicated to preserving the history and culture of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders (AAPIs).
“Today, I’m honored to sign into law something that’s long overdue, the National Museum of Asian and Pacific American History and Culture here in Washington, D.C,” Biden said during the event. “Throughout our history, Asian American, Native Hawaiians, Pacific Islanders have literally shaped the history and the contours of this country,” he added.
With @POTUS' signature, @RepGraceMeng's bill to establish a commission to study the creation of a Museum of Asian Pacific American History & Culture is now law!
— CAPAC (@CAPAC) June 13, 2022
This is an exciting step forward in further recognizing the history & contributions of AANHPI communities nationwide. pic.twitter.com/rcHnG0XHy6