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African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

USA116th CongressHR-1278| House 
| Updated: 3/7/2019
Jerrold Nadler

Jerrold Nadler

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act This bill establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York, New York. The National Park Service shall (1) acquire for the museum property that is located adjacent to the national monument or in any other area of the African Burial Ground National Historic Landmark in the city other than the location adjacent to the monument, and (2) construct the museum on the acquired property. The bill establishes within the Department of the Interior the African Burial Ground Advisory Council to (1) make recommendations on the construction of the museum, and (2) advise and assist Interior on all matters relating to the operation and preservation of the museum.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-522
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • February 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-522
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

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  • S 116-522: African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
Advisory bodiesArchaeology and anthropologyDepartment of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structureLand transfersMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNew York CityParks, recreation areas, trailsRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

USA116th CongressHR-1278| House 
| Updated: 3/7/2019
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act This bill establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York, New York. The National Park Service shall (1) acquire for the museum property that is located adjacent to the national monument or in any other area of the African Burial Ground National Historic Landmark in the city other than the location adjacent to the monument, and (2) construct the museum on the acquired property. The bill establishes within the Department of the Interior the African Burial Ground Advisory Council to (1) make recommendations on the construction of the museum, and (2) advise and assist Interior on all matters relating to the operation and preservation of the museum.
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Timeline
Feb 14, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 116-522
Introduced in Senate
Feb 14, 2019
Introduced in House
Feb 14, 2019
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Mar 7, 2019
Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
  • February 14, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 116-522
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 14, 2019
    Introduced in House


  • February 14, 2019
    Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.


  • March 7, 2019
    Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.
Jerrold Nadler

Jerrold Nadler

Democratic Representative

New York

Cosponsors (3)
Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Gregory W. Meeks (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Federal Lands Subcommittee, Natural Resources Committee

Social Sciences and History

Related Bills

  • S 116-522: African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Advisory bodiesArchaeology and anthropologyDepartment of the InteriorExecutive agency funding and structureLand transfersMonuments and memorialsMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersNew York CityParks, recreation areas, trailsRacial and ethnic relationsU.S. history