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This bill establishes the Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument in Oklahoma as a unit of the National Park System to preserve and interpret the history of the Greenwood District, Black Wall Street, and the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre. The National Monument will be created once the Secretary of the Interior determines sufficient land has been acquired, with boundaries as depicted on an official map. The Secretary can acquire land through donation, purchase from willing sellers, or exchange. The bill also creates an 11-member Advisory Commission to help guide the monument's development, with seven members being descendants of individuals who lived or worked in the Greenwood District in 1921, three members with historic preservation experience, and one member recommended by the Tulsa Mayor. The commission will serve for 10 years and provide advice on monument management, including visitor facilities and infrastructure. The Secretary must develop a management plan within three years of funding and will administer the monument according to existing national park laws. Importantly, the bill explicitly states that it will not affect the rights of private property owners within or adjacent to the National Monument, ensuring that existing property rights are protected while commemorating this significant historical site.

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