African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

2/5/2024, 5:12 PM

Congressional Summary of S 527

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

This bill establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York, New York.

The National Park Service shall (1) acquire for the museum property that is located adjacent to the national monument or in any other area of the African Burial Ground National Historic Landmark in the city other than the location adjacent to the monument, and (2) construct the museum on the acquired property.

The bill establishes within the Department of the Interior the African Burial Ground Advisory Council to (1) make recommendations on the construction of the museum, and (2) advise and assist Interior on all matters relating to the operation and preservation of the museum.

Current Status of Bill S 527

Bill S 527 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 27, 2023. Bill S 527 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on February 27, 2023.  Bill S 527's most recent activity was Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. as of June 21, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 527

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 527

Primary Policy Focus

Social Sciences and History

Potential Impact Areas

Advisory bodiesArchaeology and anthropologyDepartment of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structureLand transfersMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNew York CityParks, recreation areas, trailsRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 527

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center ActAfrican Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center ActA bill to establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.
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