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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

In committee: it can still change before the session ends.

US S 728 · Senate Bill · 119th Congress

Stage
In committee
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Senate
Sponsors
2
Latest action
Feb 25, 2025

What it does

The bill would establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City to honor enslaved Africans and African Americans, examine the institution of slavery, and promote education and collaboration with cultural and educational institutions. It directs the Secretary of the Interior, in coordination with the General Services Administration, the State and City of New York, and private partners, to acquire adjacent property, fund two-thirds of development costs, and manage the museum as part of the National Monument. An African Burial Ground Advisory Council would be created to oversee operations,…

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  1. Introduced (Done)

    Feb 25, 2025

  2. Committee (Current step)

    In committee · Feb 25, 2025

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