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HR 1349 118th Congress House Social Sciences and History

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Introduced: March 3, 2023 Introduced by: Goldman, Daniel S. Democratic · New York See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 22, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Mar 3, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 3, 2023
Introduced in House
 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 March 22, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

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