Bill > HR1568

This bill establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York City, located at the site of a National Monument that contains the remains of up to 20,000 enslaved Africans and early African Americans from the colonial era. The museum's primary purposes are to serve as a permanent memorial to enslaved individuals, examine African cultural traditions, explore the institution of slavery, provide exhibit and research spaces, and foster collaboration with other educational and historical institutions. The museum will be operated by the Secretary of the Interior through the National Park Service and will be associated with the National Museum of African American History and Culture. An Advisory Council will be created to provide recommendations on museum planning, design, and operations, comprising representatives from federal, state, and local governments, as well as appointed members with expertise in African American history. The bill authorizes $15 million for fiscal year 2025 and subsequent necessary funding to acquire a museum site, develop the facility, support programs that preserve the African Burial Ground's legacy, and ensure the museum's long-term sustainability. The museum aims to provide a profound educational experience that honors the strength, resilience, and historical significance of enslaved Africans who contributed to building the United States despite enduring immense oppression.

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https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/1568/all-info