African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act | ChamberLight
Bills · HR 1568
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 1568Arts, Culture, Religion
African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act
INTRO FEB 25· LAST ACTION FEB 25
READING
14MIN
COSPONSORS
7
READER REACTIONS0 TOTAL
NO VOTES YET · BE THE FIRST
Introduced only
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
STEP 2 / 8
Introduced
In Committee
Reported
Passed House
Passed Senate
Conference
To President
Became Law
WHAT THE BILL DOES
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This bill is important because it proposes to create a prominent national institution dedicated to remembering and educating the public about the severe injustices of slavery and the resilience of enslaved people. By establishing this museum at a significant historical site, it ensures that these stories and contributions are preserved and widely accessible to current and future generations.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a permanent space for reflection, learning, and honoring a critical, often painful, aspect of American history, fostering a deeper understanding of our nation's past. If it doesn't pass, this specific museum dedicated to this site's significance and a broader exploration of slavery might not be built, potentially leaving a gap in national educational and memorial efforts.
KEY PROVISIONS
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PROVISION 01
Establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the National Monument in New York City.
Creates a specific national institution dedicated to memorializing and educating about slavery.
PROVISION 02
Defines the museum's core purposes, which include serving as a living memorial, examining African cultural traditions, and exploring the institution of slavery in the U.S. and globally.
Sets the educational and commemorative mission for the museum.
PROVISION 03
Specifies that the museum will provide a space for both permanent and temporary exhibits.
Ensures the museum will have facilities to engage visitors through diverse displays and educational content.
This bill is important because it proposes to create a prominent national institution dedicated to remembering and educating the public about the severe injustices of slavery and the resilience of enslaved people. By establishing this museum at a significant historical site, it ensures that these stories and contributions are preserved and widely accessible to current and future generations.
If this bill becomes law, it would provide a permanent space for reflection, learning, and honoring a critical, often painful, aspect of American history, fostering a deeper understanding of our nation's past. If it doesn't pass, this specific museum dedicated to this site's significance and a broader exploration of slavery might not be built, potentially leaving a gap in national educational and memorial efforts.
KEY PROVISIONS
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Establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the National Monument in New York City.
Creates a specific national institution dedicated to memorializing and educating about slavery.
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Defines the museum's core purposes, which include serving as a living memorial, examining African cultural traditions, and exploring the institution of slavery in the U.S. and globally.
Sets the educational and commemorative mission for the museum.
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Specifies that the museum will provide a space for both permanent and temporary exhibits.
Ensures the museum will have facilities to engage visitors through diverse displays and educational content.
GLOSSARY
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African Burial Ground National Historic Landmark
A designated site in New York City containing the remains of up to 20,000 enslaved Africans and early-generation African Americans from the colonial era.
National Monument
A protected area of land that has national importance, designated by the President or Congress, in this case, encompassing part of the African Burial Ground.
Enslaved individuals
People forced into servitude, treated as property, and denied basic human rights, particularly those of African descent during the colonial era and beyond in the United States.
Colonial era
The period of American history during which the area now known as the United States was composed of colonies ruled by European powers, roughly from the early 17th century to 1776.
General Services Administration (GSA)
An independent agency of the United States government that helps manage and support the basic functioning of federal agencies, including managing federal buildings and property.
Secretary of the Interior
The head of the U.S. Department of the Interior, which manages most federal land and natural resources, including the National Park Service.
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTS
FEB 25, 25
Introduced in House
INTROREFERRAL
FEB 25, 25
Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
