To establish the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center in New York, New York, and for other purposes.
Summary
What This Bill Does
The bill defines congressional findings establishing the historical significance of the African Burial Ground, citing up to 20,000 enslaved Africans buried there, and referencing President Bush statements and prior legislative, establishes statutory definitions for key terms including Administrator (GSA), Advisory Council, Museum, National Landmark, National Monument, Secretary (Interior/NPS), City (NYC), and State (NY), and provides formally establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center with stated purposes including serving as memorial, examining African cultural traditions, exploring slavery. It relies on appropriations, definition changes, procurement rules, and reporting requirements. The main policy areas are Cultural Heritage, Education, Housing, and Finance.
Who Benefits and How
African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation could gain revenue opportunities, National Park Service could gain revenue opportunities, and Museum professionals and directors could gain revenue opportunities.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers could face higher costs, General Services Administration would take on compliance duties, and Department of the Interior would take on compliance duties.
Key Provisions
- Defines congressional findings establishing the historical significance of the African Burial Ground, citing up to 20,000 enslaved Africans buried there, and referencing President Bush statements and prior legislative...
- Establishes statutory definitions for key terms including Administrator (GSA), Advisory Council, Museum, National Landmark, National Monument, Secretary (Interior/NPS), City (NYC), and State (NY).
- Provides formally establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center with stated purposes including serving as memorial, examining African cultural traditions, exploring slavery...
- Authorizes the Secretary to acquire property at 22 Reade Street or elsewhere in the National Landmark for museum construction. Federal government pays 2/3 of acquisition and construction costs. Allows agreements...
- Authorizes the Secretary to operate the museum, acquire and dispose of artifacts, set collection policies, accept gifts and bequests, enter contracts, and administer the National Monument as a National Park System unit.
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
The bill defines congressional findings establishing the historical significance of the African Burial Ground, citing up to 20,000 enslaved Africans buried there, and referencing President Bush statements and prior legislative, establishes statutory definitions for key terms including Administrator (GSA), Advisory Council, Museum, National Landmark, National Monument, Secretary (Interior/NPS), City (NYC), and State (NY), and provides formally establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center with stated purposes including serving as memorial, examining African cultural traditions, exploring slavery.
Key Policy Areas
Cultural Heritage, Education, Housing, Finance
Primary Purpose
The bill defines congressional findings establishing the historical significance of the African Burial Ground, citing up to 20,000 enslaved Africans buried there, and referencing President Bush statements and prior legislative, establishes statutory definitions for key terms including Administrator (GSA), Advisory Council, Museum, National Landmark, National Monument, Secretary (Interior/NPS), City (NYC), and State (NY), and provides formally establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center with stated purposes including serving as memorial, examining African cultural traditions, exploring slavery.
Policy Domains
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
Identified Gains
- African Burial Ground Memorial Foundation
- National Park Service
- Museum professionals and directors
- Construction contractors
- Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History
Identified Costs
- Federal taxpayers
- General Services Administration
- Department of the Interior
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
IntroducedMr. Goldman of New York (for himself, Mr. Espaillat, Mr. …
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
Department of the Interior, Department of the Interior and National Park Service, General Services Administration
Positive-direction: National Park Service
Negative-direction: Department of the Interior, General Services Administration
General public interested in African American history, Museum professionals and directors, Smithsonian Institution and National Museum of African American History
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service
- "the_administrator"
- → Administrator of the General Services Administration
- "the_advisory_council"
- → African Burial Ground Advisory Council
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Administrator of the General Services Administration
The African Burial Ground Advisory Council established by section 7(a)
The African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center established by section 4(a)
The Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service
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