To contribute funds and artifacts to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota.
Sponsors
Legislative Progress
Passed SenateMr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Cramer, and Mr. …
Mr. Hoeven (for himself, Mr. Blumenthal, Mr. Cramer, and Mr. …
Passed Senate (inferred from es version)
Summary
What This Bill Does
This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide up to $50 million in federal grants to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation to help establish a presidential library in Medora, North Dakota. It also allows federal agencies to loan museum artifacts to the library.
Who Benefits and How
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation receives potential federal funding (up to $50M) and access to federal artifacts. North Dakota gains a major cultural institution. The public benefits from increased access to materials about Theodore Roosevelt's life, including previously non-displayed federal artifacts.
Who Bears the Burden and How
Federal taxpayers fund the grants (if appropriated). The Foundation must first raise at least $100 million from non-federal sources before receiving federal grants, sharing the financial burden. The Department of Interior bears administrative costs for grant management and artifact loans.
Key Provisions
- Authorizes up to $50 million in federal grants for library establishment (not operations)
- Requires Foundation to first secure $100 million from non-federal sources
- Allows loan of federal museum artifacts without monetary consideration
- Keeps federal government out of library operations
Evidence Chain:
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Primary Purpose
Authorizes up to $50 million in federal grants and loans of federal museum artifacts to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation for establishing a presidential library in Medora, North Dakota.
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Public-private partnership requiring substantial non-federal investment before unlocking federal funds"
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "foundation"
- → Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
- "foundation"
- → Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation
- "the_secretary"
- → Secretary of the Interior
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation
The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library to be located in Medora, North Dakota
The Secretary of the Interior
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