9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
9/11 Memorial and Museum Funding
The 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act was recently introduced in the Senate and is currently being reviewed by the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. No further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is in the early stages of the legislative process.
Legislative Progress
This bill has strong bipartisan support and is backed by Senate leadership. Funding for 9/11 memorial sites usually passes with very little opposition in Congress.
Key Points
- This bill provides a one-time grant between $5 million and $10 million to the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City. The money is meant to help pay for security, daily operations, and keeping the site in good condition for visitors.
- To receive the funding, the museum must agree to provide free admission to active and retired military members, 9/11 first responders, and the families of victims. The museum must also offer free admission hours for the general public at least once every week.
- The museum would be required to undergo annual federal audits of its finances. This includes sharing information about ticket sales, donations, and how much they pay in salaries, all of which would be made available to the public.
- The Department of Homeland Security would oversee the grant. When deciding the exact amount of money to give, officials will look at how the museum plans to educate future generations and how they will help more people from low-income backgrounds visit the site.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
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.
Introduced in Senate
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
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