African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 15, 2017)
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.
What just happenedFeb 28, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Who’s behind it
- Introduced in HouseFeb 15, 2017
- Feb 28, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
Federal Lands Subcommittee - Feb 15, 2017IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
Natural Resources Committee - Feb 15, 2017IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Feb 15, 2017IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House