Bill > S675

This bill establishes a framework for federal support of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota, by authorizing the Secretary of the Interior to provide up to $50 million in grants to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation, contingent upon the Foundation first raising at least $100 million from North Dakota state funds or non-federal sources. The bill allows for the loan of federal artifacts and objects related to Theodore Roosevelt from agencies like the National Park Service and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service to the Foundation, with a focus on preserving and making available materials about Theodore Roosevelt's life and providing educational services about his legacy. Importantly, the bill specifies that federal agencies will have no ongoing operational involvement with the library except when specifically requested, ensuring the library remains a non-federal entity. The grants are strictly prohibited from being used for the library's maintenance or operations, and must be appropriated in advance through standard congressional appropriations processes. The bill also provides clear definitions for key terms like "Foundation," "Library," and "Secretary" to ensure precise interpretation of its provisions.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/675/all-info