9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
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Topic: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Sponsor: Rep. LaLota, Nick [R-NY-1] (R) - NY
Summary
This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to award to the nonprofit organization that operates the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York, New York, a one-time grant to be used solely for the purposes of the operation, security, and maintenance of the memorial and museum.
As a condition of receiving the grant, the organization must
- provide for free admission to all facilities and museums associated with the memorial and museum for active and retired members of the Armed Forces, individuals who were registered first responders to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and family members of victims of such attacks;
- provide for dedicated free admission hours for the general public at least once a week; and
- allow for annual federal audits of its financial statements.
Legislative Subjects
Accounting and auditing; Congressional oversight; Crime victims; Department of Defense; First responders and emergency personnel; Government buildings, facilities, and property; Military personnel and dependents; Monuments and memorials; Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers; New York City; Public Lands and Natural Resources; Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations; Terrorism; User charges and fees; Veterans' organizations and recognition
Latest Action
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2025-02-05
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