9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
Sponsored By: Senator Kirsten Gillibrand
Introduced
Summary
This bill would provide a one-time federal grant to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to support operation, security, and maintenance. It aims to preserve the site, honor victims, and expand access for visitors.
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- Active and retired members of the Armed Forces, registered first responders to the September 11 attacks, and family members of victims would receive free admission to all museum facilities.
- The museum would have to offer dedicated free admission hours at least once per week and aim to increase visits by economically disadvantaged people.
- The Secretary of Homeland Security would award a one-time grant to the eligible nonprofit museum operator between $5 million and $10 million, based on needs and visitor benefits.
- The grant recipient would face annual federal audits, public financial disclosure requirements, and yearly reports to the relevant House and Senate committees.
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One-time grant for 9/11 museum
If enacted, the bill would let the Secretary of Homeland Security give a one-time grant of $5 million to $10 million to the nonprofit that runs the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. The money could only be used for operation, security, and maintenance. The museum would need to provide free admission to active and retired military, registered 9/11 first responders, and family members of victims. The museum would also have to offer at least one free public admission hour each week. The grant would be awarded only if Congress provides the money and the museum applies and meets audit and reporting rules.
Sponsors & CoSponsors
Sponsor
Kirsten Gillibrand
NY • D
Cosponsors
David McCormick
PA • R
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Charles Schumer
NY • D
Sponsored 9/8/2025
Roll Call Votes
No roll call votes available for this bill.
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