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119-s-728119th Congress

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Sponsored By: Senator Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

Introduced

Summary

Creates the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center to honor enslaved Africans buried at the African Burial Ground and to educate the public about African and African American history.

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  • Provides the public and descendant communities a memorial, permanent and temporary exhibits, artifact collections, study space, and a dedicated visitor center for immersive education at 22 Reade Street or elsewhere within the National Landmark.
  • Directs formal partnerships with the National Museum of African American History and Culture, historically Black colleges and universities, museums, historical societies, and private partners for co-curation, training, digital exhibits, and collection care.
  • Gives the Secretary of the Interior and the National Park Service authority to acquire and manage property as part of the National Monument, establishes an Advisory Council to guide planning and governance, and authorizes $15.0 million for fiscal year 2025 plus such sums as necessary with a federal share of two-thirds for property and construction costs.

*Would authorize federal funding, including $15.0 million for FY2025 and federal support covering two-thirds of certain acquisition and construction costs.*

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

3 provisions identified: 3 benefits, 0 costs, 0 mixed.

Advisory Council for Museum

If enacted, this would create an African Burial Ground Advisory Council inside the Department of the Interior. The Secretary would chair and appoint 14 members and may add nonvoting officials. Appointees would serve staggered three-year terms, meet at least twice a year, and may get travel pay.

Federal funding and land for museum

If enacted, the Secretary and GSA could acquire property (including 22 Reade Street) and build the museum by purchase, lease, or donation. The federal government would pay two-thirds of acquisition and construction costs. The bill would authorize $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 and "such sums as are necessary" in later years.

New African Burial Ground Museum Operations

If enacted, this would create the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the National Monument. The Secretary and the National Park Service would run the museum and manage collections. The museum could accept gifts, set exhibits, hold programs, and use funds for outreach and a visitor center.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY]

NY • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY]

    NY • D

    Sponsored 4/8/2025

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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