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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Introduced: February 15, 2017 Introduced by: Gillibrand, Kirsten E. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
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Jul 19, 2017
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-417.
Feb 15, 2017
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in Senate
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

This bill establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York, New York.

The National Park Service shall: (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.

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

What's happening now July 19, 2017

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-417.

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