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HR 865 113th 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: February 27, 2013 Introduced by: Nadler, Jerrold Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
Social Sciences and History Advisory bodiesArchaeology and anthropologyDepartment of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structure
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Land transfersMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNew York CityParks, recreation areas, trailsRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history
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It never became law before the 113th Congress (2013–2014) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Mar 4, 2013
Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.
Feb 27, 2013
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 27, 2013
Introduced in House
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 Latest action March 4, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on Public Lands and Environmental Regulation.

 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 New York, New York.

Directs the Secretary of the Interior, 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, and (2) construct the Museum on the acquired property.

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

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
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Meeks, Gregory W.
New York · Feb 27, 2013
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 865: African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act. 113th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/113-HR-865/
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