H3833
An Act to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem
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Bill overview
This bill proposes to create a museum dedicated to the Massachusetts National Guard in Salem. The museum would honor the service and history of the Guard, providing a space for education, remembrance, and public engagement. It aims to preserve and showcase the Guard’s contributions to the state and nation. The bill’s purpose is to establish a permanent institution in Salem focused on this important aspect of Massachusetts’s heritage.
Key provisions
- Establishes the Massachusetts National Guard Museum.
- Locates the museum in the city of Salem.
- Authorizes the use of state funds for the museum’s establishment and operation.
- Designates a governing board for the museum.
- Specifies the museum’s mission to honor the National Guard.
- Allows for the collection and display of artifacts related to the Guard’s history.
- Provides for the museum’s accessibility to the public.
Who is affected
- Veterans
- Residents of Salem
- Massachusetts National Guard members
- History enthusiasts
- Tourism industry in Salem
Notable changes
- This bill creates a new state-supported museum.
- It designates Salem as the location for the museum.
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Cosponsors
David T. Vieira
Shirley B. Arriaga
Steven George Xiarhos
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Bill H.3833 194th (Current)
An Act to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in Salem
By Representative Cruz of Salem, a petition (accompanied by bill, House, No. 3833) of Manny Cruz for legislation to establish the Massachusetts National Guard Museum in the city of Salem. Veterans and Federal Affairs.
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Bill Information
Bill Information
Presenter: Manny Cruz Status: Referred to House Committee on Ways and Means
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Displaying 4 actions for Bill H.3833
| Date | Branch | Action |
| 2/27/2025 | House | Referred to the committee on Veterans and Federal Affairs |
| 2/27/2025 | Senate | Senate concurred |
| 9/8/2025 | Joint | Hearing scheduled for 09/16/2025 from 01:00 PM-05:00 PM in A-1 |
| 1/22/2026 | House | Bill reported favorably by committee and referred to the committee on House Ways and Means |
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