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9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

USA119th CongressS-2734| Senate 
| Updated: 9/8/2025
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
The "9/11 Memorial and Museum Act" proposes a one-time federal grant to support the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center. This grant, ranging from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 , would be awarded by the Secretary of Homeland Security to an eligible 501(c)(3) organization responsible for the museum's operation. Its primary purpose is to fund the operation, security, and maintenance of the memorial and museum, ensuring its continued ability to commemorate the events and honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks. To qualify, the entity must provide free admission for active and retired military, 9/11 first responders, and victims' families, alongside dedicated free public admission hours weekly. It must also allow annual Federal audits of its financial statements, which will be publicly accessible. The Secretary will determine the grant amount based on factors like security needs, visitor benefit, preservation efforts, educational initiatives, and increasing access for economically disadvantaged visitors. The recipient is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the obligation and expenditure of funds. This grant is subject to the availability of appropriations, with no additional funds authorized by the Act itself.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5589
9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
Feb 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-835
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5589
    9/11 Memorial and Museum Act


  • February 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-835
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-835: 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

USA119th CongressS-2734| Senate 
| Updated: 9/8/2025
The "9/11 Memorial and Museum Act" proposes a one-time federal grant to support the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center. This grant, ranging from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000 , would be awarded by the Secretary of Homeland Security to an eligible 501(c)(3) organization responsible for the museum's operation. Its primary purpose is to fund the operation, security, and maintenance of the memorial and museum, ensuring its continued ability to commemorate the events and honor the victims of the 2001 terrorist attacks. To qualify, the entity must provide free admission for active and retired military, 9/11 first responders, and victims' families, alongside dedicated free public admission hours weekly. It must also allow annual Federal audits of its financial statements, which will be publicly accessible. The Secretary will determine the grant amount based on factors like security needs, visitor benefit, preservation efforts, educational initiatives, and increasing access for economically disadvantaged visitors. The recipient is required to submit annual reports to Congress detailing the obligation and expenditure of funds. This grant is subject to the availability of appropriations, with no additional funds authorized by the Act itself.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5589
9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
Feb 5, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 119-835
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sep 8, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Sep 8, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5589
    9/11 Memorial and Museum Act


  • February 5, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 119-835
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.


  • September 8, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • September 8, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Kirsten E. Gillibrand

Democratic Senator

New York

Cosponsors (2)
Charles E. Schumer (Democratic)David McCormick (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Public Lands and Natural Resources

Related Bills

  • HR 119-835: 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted