What does Preamble of 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act do?

This Act provides a one-time grant for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum The grant is for operation, security, and maintenance purposes The Act aims to commemorate the events and honor the victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks

What does SHORT TITLE. of 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act do?

This bill is formally titled the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. The 'National September 11 Memorial & Museum' is defined as the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation, Inc. An 'eligible entity' is the organization operating the National September 11 Memorial & Museum that is a 501(c)(3) organization exempt from taxation. The 'Secretary' is defined as the Secretary of Homeland Security.

What does ONE-TIME GRANT FOR NATIONAL SEPTEMBER 11 MEMORIAL & MUSEUM. of 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act do?

This section establishes a one-time grant for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. The grant amount will be determined by the Secretary, ranging from $5,000,000 to $10,000,000. To be eligible, an entity must submit an application to the Secretary, who will review it and determine if the entity meets the specified criteria. The Secretary will consider factors like the entity's needs, visitor numbers, preservation efforts, educational programs, and efforts to increase access for economically disadvantaged visitors. As a condition of receiving the grant, the entity must provide free admission for certain groups, including active and retired military, first responders, and family members of victims, and offer dedicated free admission hours for the general public. The recipient must allow for annual Federal audits of its financial statements and make them publicly available. The recipient must submit annual reports to specified Congressional committees detailing the use of grant funds. The program is subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance.

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9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

Last updated: 2/5/2025 · Introduced: 1/31/2025

Author: Nick LaLota (R-NY)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill establishes a one-time grant of $5 to $10 million for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to support operations, security, and maintenance.
Grant recipients must provide free admission for military, first responders, victims' families, and offer free admission hours to the general public.
The recipient organization must allow annual federal audits of financial statements and submit annual reports to Congress detailing grant fund usage.

119th Congresspassed houseS. 2734(In Committee)Official page

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