House Bill
H.R. 235
National Museum of Play Recognition Act
Primary Sponsor
Frederica S. Wilson
Representative
Cosponsors
1
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This bill designates the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum in Rochester, New York as the National Museum of Play. The Strong Museum houses one of the largest collections of toys, dolls, and games in the world and is home to the National Toy Hall of Fame. The designation recognizes the museums unique focus on the importance of play in learning and development. This federal recognition does not provide funding but offers official national status to this cultural institution.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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National Museum of Play Recognition Act
This bill designates the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum in Rochester, New York as the National Museum of Play. The Strong Museum houses one of the largest collections of toys, dolls, and games in the world and is home to the National Toy Hall of Fame. The des
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This bill designates the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum in Rochester, New York as the National Museum of Play. The Strong Museum houses one of the largest collections of toys, dolls, and games in the world and is home to the National Toy Hall of Fame. The designation recognizes the museums unique focus on the importance of play in learning and development. This federal recognition does not provide funding but offers official national status to this cultural institution.
- Bill Number
- 235
- Sponsor
- Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL)
- Introduced
- 1/7/2025
- Status
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Policy Area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
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- Title
- National Museum of Play Recognition Act
- Bill Number
- 235
- Sponsor
- Frederica S. Wilson (D-FL)
- Status
- Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Introduced
- 1/7/2025
- Summary
- This bill designates the Margaret Woodbury Strong Museum in Rochester, New York as the National Museum of Play. The Strong Museum houses one of the largest collections of toys, dolls, and games in the world and is home to the National Toy Hall of Fame. The designation recognizes the museums unique f
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