Bill > S730

This bill directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a comprehensive study about establishing the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City. The study will assess the suitability and feasibility of creating a museum that serves as a living memorial to enslaved Africans, explores the history of slavery, and provides a space for exhibits and artifact collections. The research will examine potential collections representing African cultural traditions, evaluate possible museum locations (including 22 Reade Street), and analyze the involvement of local residents, businesses, governments, and nonprofit organizations in planning the museum. The study will also explore collaboration opportunities with institutions like the National Museum of African American History and Culture and historically Black colleges and universities. The Secretary is required to submit a detailed report to Congressional committees within three years of receiving funding, describing the study's results, potential collection costs, location criteria, and operational expenses, along with recommendations for moving forward with the museum's establishment.

Agriculture and Natural Resources

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