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9/11 Memorial Funding Bill
Recent Bills/9/11 Memorial Funding Bill

9/11 Memorial Funding Bill

IntroducedJanuary 31, 2025
Passed House1 year ago
Intro
House
Senate
Pres
In Senate committee
Public Lands and Natural ResourcesCongressional oversightMilitary personnel and dependentsVeterans' organizations and recognitionCrime victimsSocial work, volunteer service, charitable organizationsUser charges and feesTerrorismMonuments and memorialsGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyFirst responders and emergency personnelMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersAccounting and auditingDepartment of DefenseNew York City
Why This Matters

This bill provides a one-time grant of between $5 million and $10 million for the operation, security, and maintenance of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center.

If you plan to visit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, this funding will help ensure its operation and security for all visitors.
Who this affects
National September 11 Memorial & Museum · military members · first responders · families of 9/11 victims
What changes is this bill making?
  1. 1The grant must be used solely for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and cannot be less than $5 million or more than $10 million.
  2. 2The eligible organization must offer free admission to active and retired military members, first responders, and families of 9/11 victims, along with weekly free admission hours for the general public.
  3. 3The Secretary of Homeland Security will review applications and must award the grant within 90 days of receiving a completed application.
  4. 4The organization receiving the grant must submit annual reports detailing how the funds were spent and is subject to federal audits.
Read the detailed summary

9/11 Memorial and Museum Act 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 mustprovide 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; andallow for annual federal audits of its financial statements.

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Intro
House
Senate
Pres
IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Sponsors
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HouseFeb 4, 2025
SenateCurrent

In Senate committee

President

The President

Donald Trump
President
Awaiting Vote
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