HR835-119

Passed House

To provide a one-time grant for the operation, security, and maintenance of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center to commemorate the events, and honor the victims, of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.

119th Congress Introduced Feb 5, 2025

At a Glance

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Legislative Progress

Passed House
Introduced Committee Passed
Feb 5, 2025

Received; read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland …

Feb 5, 2025 (inferred)

Passed House (inferred from eh version)

Jan 31, 2025

Mr. LaLota (for himself, Mr. Goldman of New York, Ms. …

Summary

What This Bill Does

Authorizes DHS to award a one-time grant to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum for operation, security, and maintenance. Subject to appropriations being made available in advance.

Who Benefits and How

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum benefits from federal funding support for operations and security. Visitors and families of 9/11 victims benefit from continued memorial operations. DHS aligns its mission with honoring those lost in terrorism attacks.

Who Bears the Burden and How

Federal taxpayers fund the grant if appropriated. The memorial organization must apply and meet eligibility requirements including 501(c)(3) status.

Key Provisions

  • One-time grant from DHS to 9/11 Memorial & Museum
  • Funds for operation, security, and maintenance only
  • Eligible entity must be 501(c)(3) operating the memorial
  • Subject to advance appropriations
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Generated: Jan 9, 2026 18:49

Evidence Chain:

This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.

Primary Purpose

Provides one-time grant for 9/11 Memorial and Museum operations

Policy Domains

Homeland Security National Memorials Historic Preservation

Legislative Strategy

"Provide federal support for national memorial of significant terrorist attack"

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

Who is "The Secretary" in each section?

Domains
Homeland Security National Memorials
Actor Mappings
"secretary"
→ Secretary of Homeland Security

Key Definitions

Terms defined in this bill

2 terms
"National September 11 Memorial & Museum" §2

Foundation commemorating 9/11 attacks at World Trade Center site

"eligible entity" §2b

501(c)(3) organization that operates the Memorial & Museum

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