H.R. 2528 · 117th Congress · House

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Introduced
Apr 14, 21
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive 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.

Action Timeline

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  1. JUN 08, 2021Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

  2. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. APR 14, 2021IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Committees

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Federal Lands Subcommittee

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Referred: Jun 8, 2021

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Apr 14, 2021

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