African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

2/5/2024, 5:12 PM

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.

Congress
118

Number
S - 527

Introduced on
2023-02-27

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/27/2023

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.

Policy Areas
Social Sciences and History

Potential Impact
Advisory bodies
Archaeology and anthropology
Department of the Interior
Executive agency funding and structure
Land transfers
Monuments and memorials
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
New York City
Parks, recreation areas, trails
Racial and ethnic relations
U.S. history

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Recent Activity

Latest Summary5/18/2023

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 N...


Latest Action6/21/2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.