United StatesBill would designate Baltimore museum as national blind history museum
The museum at 200 East Wells Street in Baltimore would bear the name National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement.
What it does
The museum in Baltimore would receive the name National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement.
Argument forA national designation could help the Baltimore museum draw attention to blind people’s history and the work of blind-led groups.
Argument againstThe designation alone may have limited practical effect because the bill names the museum without requiring expanded services or visitor programs.
More detail
Designates the Museum of the Blind People’s Movement as the National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement. The designation applies to the museum at 200 East Wells Street in Baltimore, Maryland.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed Senate
- Passed House
- To President
- Became Law
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Sep 30Committee on Energy and Natural Resources. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.Latest
- Jul 21Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.
- 2025
- Dec 4Introduced in Senate
- Dec 4Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.Introduced
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