9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

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.

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