HR5401FEDERALUNKNOWN

Proposed Federal Grant for the 9/11 Memorial and Museum

Original title: 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

December 18, 2024

National Security Museums Federal Grants 9/11 Memorial Homeland Security

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The Frame

What this does

If passed, this legislation would provide a direct federal subsidy to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, contingent on the organization meeting new federal transparency and public access requirements.

Who is mentioned in the record

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National September 11 Memorial & Museum

The organization would receive federal funding and be subject to new federal audit and public access requirements.

Armed Forces members and veterans

These individuals would be granted free admission to the museum facilities.

9/11 first responders and victims' families

These individuals would be granted free admission to the museum facilities.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 18, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Summary

This bill proposes a one-time federal grant of $5 million to $10 million to help cover the operating, security, and maintenance costs of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. To receive the funding, the museum would be required to provide free admission to specific groups, offer weekly free hours to the public, and submit to annual federal financial audits.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible to receive this grant?

The grant is available to the official non-profit organization that operates the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center.

What conditions must the museum meet to get the money?

The museum must provide free admission to specific groups (veterans, first responders, and victims' families), offer weekly free public hours, and agree to annual public federal audits of their finances.

Is this grant guaranteed?

No, the grant is subject to the availability of federal appropriations and the Secretary of Homeland Security's determination that the museum meets specific criteria.

Why It Matters

If passed, this legislation would provide a direct federal subsidy to the 9/11 Memorial and Museum, contingent on the organization meeting new federal transparency and public access requirements.

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Conditional Federal Funding

The bill ties federal grant money to specific public access mandates and financial transparency requirements, effectively using the grant as a lever for policy changes at a private non-profit.

National September 11 Memorial & Museum Secretary of Homeland Security

Connected Entities

locationWorld Trade Center“Location of the Memorial & Museum”Map →

dateSeptember 11, 2001“Date of the terrorist attacks”Map →

personMr. D'Esposito“Lead sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationNational September 11 Memorial & Museum“The recipient of the grant”Map →

personSecretary of Homeland Security“The official responsible for awarding the grant”Map →

personMr. Carter of Louisiana“Co-sponsor of the bill”Map →

organizationU.S. Government Publishing Office“Source of the bill's document”Map →

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