US Congress Senate Bill 2948 (Prior Session Legislation)

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January 25 2010 - Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act - Establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York, New York. Directs the Secretary of the Interior, acting through the Director of the National Park Service (NPS), to: (1) acquire for the Museum property that is located adjacent to the National Monument or in any other area of the African Burial Ground National Historic Landmark in the city other than the location adjacent to the Monument; and (2) plan, design, and construct the Museum on the acquired property. Provides for operation of the Museum by the Secretary. Establishes within the Department of the Interior the African Burial Ground Advisory Council to: (1) make recommendations to the Secretary on the planning, design, and construction of the Museum; and (2) advise and assist the Secretary on all matters relating to the administration, operation, maintenance, and preservation of the Museum. Requires the Secretary to appoint a Director for the Museum, who shall manage it.

African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center Act

Sen Schumer, Charles E.

Sen Gillibrand, Kirsten E.

Date	Chamber	Action
2010-01-25		Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

HB5701 (Same As) 2010-07-08 - Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests and Public Lands.

Type	Source
Summary	http://thomas.loc.gov/cgi-bin/bdquery/z?d111:SN02948:@@@L&summ2=m&
Text	http://gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/BILLS-111s2948is/pdf/BILLS-111s2948is.pdf