Bill > HR835

This bill establishes a one-time federal grant program for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum located at the World Trade Center site. The grant, ranging from $5 million to $10 million, will be awarded by the Secretary of Homeland Security to the museum's official operating organization, which must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit. The grant funds are specifically designated for operation, security, and maintenance of the memorial and museum. When evaluating the grant application, the Secretary will consider factors such as the organization's ability to ensure visitor safety, potential visitor impact, commitment to facility preservation, educational goals, and efforts to increase access for economically disadvantaged visitors. As a condition of receiving the grant, the museum must provide free admission to military personnel, first responders, and victims' family members, as well as weekly free admission hours for the general public. The museum will also be required to undergo annual federal financial audits and submit annual reports to congressional committees detailing how the grant funds were used. Importantly, the bill specifies that no additional funds beyond the existing appropriations will be authorized for this grant program.

Agriculture and Natural Resources, Military Affairs and Security

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/835/all-info