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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
3/20/2025, 7:08 AM
Summary of Bill HR 1568
Bill 119 hr 1568, also known as the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act, aims to establish a memorial museum and educational center in New York City to honor the African burial ground located in Lower Manhattan. The burial ground is a significant historical site where thousands of enslaved and free Africans were buried during the 17th and 18th centuries.
The purpose of the museum and educational center is to educate the public about the history and contributions of African Americans in the United States, as well as to commemorate the lives of those buried at the site. The bill also seeks to provide resources for research, preservation, and interpretation of the burial ground and its significance in American history.
If passed, the bill would allocate funding for the construction and maintenance of the museum and educational center, as well as for educational programs and exhibits. The establishment of the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center would serve as a lasting tribute to the African American community and their enduring legacy in the United States.
The purpose of the museum and educational center is to educate the public about the history and contributions of African Americans in the United States, as well as to commemorate the lives of those buried at the site. The bill also seeks to provide resources for research, preservation, and interpretation of the burial ground and its significance in American history.
If passed, the bill would allocate funding for the construction and maintenance of the museum and educational center, as well as for educational programs and exhibits. The establishment of the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center would serve as a lasting tribute to the African American community and their enduring legacy in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1568
Bill HR 1568 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 25, 2025. Bill HR 1568 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 25, 2025. Bill HR 1568's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources. as of February 25, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1568
Total Number of Sponsors
2Democrat Sponsors
2Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
7Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1568
Primary Policy Focus
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1568
To establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.
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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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1568
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