9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
9/11 Memorial and Museum Funding
The House of Representatives passed this bill and sent it to the Senate for further review. It is now waiting for the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs to consider it. The bill is currently moving through the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
This bill passed the House with broad support and supports a high-profile national memorial, making it very likely to pass the Senate.
Key Points
- This bill provides a one-time grant between $5 million and $10 million to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum. The money is meant to help with the costs of running the site, keeping it secure, and maintaining the buildings and grounds.
- In exchange for the funding, the museum must provide free entry to active military members, veterans, 9/11 first responders, and families of those who died in the attacks. The museum must also set aside at least one time slot every week for the general public to visit for free.
- The Department of Homeland Security will manage the grant and check that the museum is using the money properly. The museum will be required to undergo yearly financial audits that will be shared with the public, showing exactly how they spend their money and what they earn from tickets and donations.
- This plan aims to ensure the memorial remains a safe place for people to honor the victims of the 2001 attacks. It also focuses on making the museum more accessible to people from different economic backgrounds and educating younger people about the history of that day.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Sent to a congressional committee for expert review. The committee decides whether this bill moves forward.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H442-443)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by voice vote. (text: CR H442-443)
The House fast-tracked this bill — limited debate, no amendments allowed, but needs two-thirds support to pass.
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 835.
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
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