Congresswoman Uifa’atali Amata is highlighting the final week for public comments on the planned National Museum of Asian Pacific American History and Culture, with the deadline extended to August 31.

Amata was an original cosponsor of the bipartisan bill that created the National Asian Pacific American Museum Commission, signed into law by President Biden in June 2022. The commission is tasked with laying the groundwork for the museum and is now seeking public comments, up to 500 words, on five questions covering how to represent history and culture, the museum’s location, its potential impact on regional museums, and whether it should become part of the Smithsonian Institution.

“I am happy to see this project take shape, with the next steps coming into view,” Amata said. “Now is the time to give commissioners your opinion for these important decisions highlighting our stories and cultures.”

Amata said she has worked with commissioners Chiling Tong and Tina Wei Smith and looks forward to seeing Pacific Islands cultures and history represented in the museum’s exhibits.