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To establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1088| House 
| Updated: 2/28/2017
Jerrold Nadler

Jerrold Nadler

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jul 19, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-391
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-417.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 28, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • July 19, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-391
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-417.

Social Sciences and History

Related Bills

  • S 115-391: A bill to establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.
Advisory bodiesArchaeology and anthropologyDepartment of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structureLand transfersMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNew York CityParks, recreation areas, trailsRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

To establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.

USA115th CongressHR-1088| House 
| Updated: 2/28/2017
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
Feb 15, 2017
Introduced in House
Feb 15, 2017
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Feb 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jul 19, 2017

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 115-391
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-417.
  • February 15, 2017
    Introduced in House


  • February 15, 2017
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • February 28, 2017
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • July 19, 2017

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 115-391
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 115-417.
Jerrold Nadler

Jerrold Nadler

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (4)
Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Social Sciences and History

Related Bills

  • S 115-391: A bill to establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesArchaeology and anthropologyDepartment of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structureLand transfersMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNew York CityParks, recreation areas, trailsRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history