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HR 1455 110th Congress House

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Official title: To establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.

Introduced: March 9, 2007 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Public Lands and Natural Resources AnthropologyArts, Culture, ReligionBlack historyCemeteries and funerals
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Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority IssuesCommemorationsDepartment of the InteriorExecutive reorganizationExhibitionsFederal advisory bodiesGovernment Operations and PoliticsHistoric sitesHistoryLand transfersLeasesMinoritiesMuseumsNational monumentsNational parksNew York CitySlavery
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Mar 15, 2007
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.
Mar 9, 2007
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 9, 2007
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 15, 2007

Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act - Establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in the city of New York, New York.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service (NPS), to: (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; (2) plan, design, and construct the Museum on the acquired property.

Provides for operation of the Museum by the Secretary.

Establishes within the Department of the Interior the African Burial Ground Advisory Council to: (1) make recommendations to the Secretary on the planning, design, and construction of the Museum; and (2) advise and assist the Secretary on all matters relating to the administration, operation, maintenance, and preservation of the Museum.

Requires: (1) the Secretary to appoint a Director for the Museum; and (2) the Director of the Museum to manage such Museum.

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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Mar 9, 2007
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