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9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

Introduced: September 10, 2021 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Dec 7, 2021
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Sep 14, 2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Sep 10, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Sep 10, 2021
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to award to the official organization that operates the National September 11 Memorial & Museum a one-time grant to be used solely for the purposes of the operation, security, and maintenance of the memorial and museum.

As a condition on receipt of the grant, the organization must

  • provide for free admission to all facilities and museums associated with the memorial and museum for active and retired members of the Armed Forces, individuals who were registered first responders to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and family members of victims of such attacks;
  • provide for dedicated free admission hours for the general public at least once a week; and
  • allow for annual federal audits of its financial statements.
What's happening now December 7, 2021

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2