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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Introduced: March 9, 2007 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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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
 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.

What's happening now March 15, 2007

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

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Democratic 1