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Senate BillS 730Historic sites and heritage areasMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centers

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act

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New York City residents, especially those living near the African Burial Ground National Monument, would be most directly affected. Their opinions and involvement in the planning process are a required part of the study, and they could see a new cultural institution in their neighborhood.

Historians, educators, and students focusing on African American history and the history of slavery would also be significantly impacted, as the proposed museum aims to be a major educational and research center. The broader African American community and descendants of enslaved Africans would be affected by the creation of a national memorial and educational space dedicated to their heritage. Finally, the Department of the Interior and the National Park Service would be responsible for conducting the study and potentially managing the museum if it is established.

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Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of establishing the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center.

This is the core action of the bill, initiating the formal process to consider a new national museum and educational center.

PROVISION 02

Requires the study to evaluate potential collections, opportunities for understanding the African diaspora and slavery, and how the museum would collaborate with other historical and educational institutions.

This ensures the proposed museum would have meaningful content, a strong educational mission, and broad connections.

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Mandates that the study assess community involvement, public support for potential locations (including 22 Reade Street), and identify the best entity to manage the museum.

This ensures that local perspectives and practical operational considerations are thoroughly examined before any further steps are taken.

PROVISION 04

Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within three years of receiving funding, detailing the study's results, costs, and recommendations.

This ensures accountability and provides Congress with the necessary information to make future legislative decisions regarding the museum.

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3 EVENTS

DEC 9

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.

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FEB 25

Introduced in Senate

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FEB 25

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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BILL INFO

TypeSenate Bill

NumberS 730

Congress119th

StatusIn Committee

IntroducedFeb 25, 2025

Last actionDec 9, 2025

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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · ENERGY AND NATURAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2025

Senate BillS 730Historic sites and heritage areasMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centers

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Study Act

INTRODUCED FEB 25, 2025· LAST ACTION DEC 9, 2025

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WHAT THE BILL DOES

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KEY PROVISIONS

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Directs the Secretary of the Interior to conduct a study to assess the suitability and feasibility of establishing the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center.

This is the core action of the bill, initiating the formal process to consider a new national museum and educational center.

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This ensures the proposed museum would have meaningful content, a strong educational mission, and broad connections.

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Mandates that the study assess community involvement, public support for potential locations (including 22 Reade Street), and identify the best entity to manage the museum.

This ensures that local perspectives and practical operational considerations are thoroughly examined before any further steps are taken.

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Requires the Secretary to submit a report to Congress within three years of receiving funding, detailing the study's results, costs, and recommendations.

This ensures accountability and provides Congress with the necessary information to make future legislative decisions regarding the museum.

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Not later than 3 years after the date on which funds are first made available to carry out this Act.

Secretary must submit a report to Congress describing the results of the study.

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Secretary of the Interior: The head of the U.S. government department responsible for managing federal lands, natural resources, and programs related to Native American tribes.
National Monument: A protected area of land or historical site in the U.S. that is conserved due to its historical, cultural, or scientific importance, often managed by the National Park Service.
Suitability and Feasibility: An assessment of whether something is appropriate or well-matched for a particular purpose (suitability) and whether it is practical to achieve or carry out (feasibility).
African Burial Ground: A historic site in New York City where the remains of more than 400 enslaved and free Africans who lived and worked in colonial New York were discovered and buried in the 17th and 18th centuries.
African Diaspora: Refers to the communities throughout the world that are descended from the historic movement of Africans, primarily through the transatlantic slave trade.
Historic Preservation Officer: A state or local official responsible for identifying, protecting, and preserving historical and archaeological sites and structures.

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DEC 9, 25

Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held. With printed Hearing: S.Hrg. 119-238.

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FEB 25, 25

Introduced in Senate

INTROREFERRAL

FEB 25, 25

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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