African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Summary

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.

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Timeline

1. 27 February 2023

   Introduced

   Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 27 February 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in Senate

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 21 June 2023

   Committee

   Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.

   Source: Committee

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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 27 February 2023 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 February 2023

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• Introduced in Senate (PDF)

  Introduced in Senate · EN · 27 February 2023

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• Introduced in Senate

  summary · EN · 27 February 2023

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Sponsors

• Kirsten Gillibrand · D · Sponsor
• · sseg00 · Standing

Related records

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