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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

USA118th CongressS-527| Senate 
| Updated: 6/21/2023
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

  • 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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-522
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1085
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
Feb 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1349
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-522
    African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1085
    African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act


  • February 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1349
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • June 21, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.

Social Sciences and History

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1349: African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
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

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

USA118th CongressS-527| Senate 
| Updated: 6/21/2023
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 116-522
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-1085
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
Feb 27, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 27, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Mar 22, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-1349
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Jun 21, 2023
Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 116-522
    African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-1085
    African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act


  • February 27, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 27, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.


  • March 22, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-1349
    Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.


  • June 21, 2023
    Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Senate Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 118-284.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Energy and Natural Resources Committee, National Parks Subcommittee

Social Sciences and History

Related Bills

  • HR 118-1349: African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
  • 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