H.R. 1349 · 118th Congress · House

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Active· Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Introduced
Mar 3, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

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. MAR 22, 2023Committee

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

  2. MAR 03, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  3. MAR 03, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. MAR 03, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

Committees

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Federal Lands Subcommittee

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Referred: Mar 22, 2023

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Natural Resources Committee

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Referred: Mar 3, 2023

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