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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act

USA119th CongressS-675| Senate 
| Updated: 2/20/2025
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (2)
Kevin Cramer (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants totaling up to $50,000,000 for the establishment of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. These funds are intended to preserve and make available materials relating to President Theodore Roosevelt's life and to offer interpretive and educational services. A crucial condition for receiving these federal grants is that the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation must first certify it has secured at least $100,000,000 from the State of North Dakota or other non-Federal sources. Importantly, these federal grant funds are explicitly prohibited from being used for the ongoing maintenance or operation of the Library. Beyond financial contributions, the bill also permits the Secretary to enter into agreements with the Foundation for the loan of federal artifacts and objects related to Theodore Roosevelt. These artifacts, which may include items from agencies like the National Park Service and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, are to be provided without monetary consideration, particularly those not currently on public display. The Secretary will establish terms and conditions necessary for the preservation and exhibition of these loaned items. Furthermore, the legislation clarifies that the Secretary or any other federal entity will have no involvement in the day-to-day operation of the Library, unless specifically requested by the non-federal operating entity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4129
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4129
    Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act


  • February 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act

USA119th CongressS-675| Senate 
| Updated: 2/20/2025
This legislation authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants totaling up to $50,000,000 for the establishment of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. These funds are intended to preserve and make available materials relating to President Theodore Roosevelt's life and to offer interpretive and educational services. A crucial condition for receiving these federal grants is that the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation must first certify it has secured at least $100,000,000 from the State of North Dakota or other non-Federal sources. Importantly, these federal grant funds are explicitly prohibited from being used for the ongoing maintenance or operation of the Library. Beyond financial contributions, the bill also permits the Secretary to enter into agreements with the Foundation for the loan of federal artifacts and objects related to Theodore Roosevelt. These artifacts, which may include items from agencies like the National Park Service and the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, are to be provided without monetary consideration, particularly those not currently on public display. The Secretary will establish terms and conditions necessary for the preservation and exhibition of these loaned items. Furthermore, the legislation clarifies that the Secretary or any other federal entity will have no involvement in the day-to-day operation of the Library, unless specifically requested by the non-federal operating entity.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-4129
Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act
Feb 20, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Feb 20, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-4129
    Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act


  • February 20, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 20, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
John Hoeven

John Hoeven

Republican Senator

North Dakota

Cosponsors (2)
Kevin Cramer (Republican)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted