What does Preamble of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act do?

This bill aims to contribute funds and artifacts to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. The bill was introduced in the Senate on February 20, 2025.

What does SHORT TITLE. of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act do?

This bill is formally titled the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act.

What does DEFINITIONS. of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act do?

This section defines terms used within the Act. “Foundation” is defined as the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation. “Library” is defined as the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library located in Medora, North Dakota. “Secretary” is defined as the Secretary of the Interior.

What does FEDERAL CONTRIBUTIONS TOWARD ESTABLISHMENT OF THE THEODORE of Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act do?

This section authorizes the Secretary to provide grants to the Foundation for the establishment of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library, up to a total of $50,000,000, contingent on appropriations. The grants are intended to preserve materials related to Theodore Roosevelt's life and provide interpretive and educational services. The Secretary may not provide a grant until the Foundation certifies it has received at least $100,000,000 from North Dakota or non-Federal sources. Grant funds cannot be used for the Library's maintenance or operation. Within 180 days of enactment, the Secretary may loan historic artifacts and objects from Federal agencies to the Foundation without monetary consideration. The Secretary or other Federal entities are prohibited from involvement in the Library's operation, except at the request of the responsible non-Federal entity.

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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act

Last updated: 2/20/2025 · Introduced: 2/20/2025

Author: John Hoeven (R-ND)

TL;DR (AI)

This bill authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to provide grants of up to $50,000,000 to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation for establishing the library, contingent on appropriations and matching funds.
The bill allows the Secretary to loan historic artifacts from federal agencies to the Foundation without charge.
Federal entities are restricted from operating the library, except upon request from the Foundation.

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