African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act

United States119th CongressS-730Senate
Updated: Dec 9, 2025

Summary

This bill mandates the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive study regarding the establishment of the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center. The proposed museum would be situated at the African Burial Ground National Monument and aims to serve as a permanent living memorial and special tribute to enslaved Africans. It intends to reflect on the site's significance, examine African cultural traditions, and explore the institution of slavery globally. The study must analyze various factors, including the availability of unique collections, opportunities to understand the African diaspora, and the extent of community support from residents, businesses, and non-profit organizations. It also requires determining the most suitable management entity and assessing public support for specific proposed locations. The Secretary is required to submit a detailed report to Congress within three years, outlining the study's findings, including cost estimates for acquisition, construction, operation, and maintenance, along with any conclusions and recommendations.

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HR-1567: African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act

Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.

  1. Introduced in Senate

  2. Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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  3. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

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  4. Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.

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