9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

Sponsor: Nick LaLota (Republican-NY)January 31, 2025

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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Visitors would get free admission to the 9/11 Memorial & Museum with a federal grant.

This bill would set aside $5 million to $10 million for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum to help with its operations and security. In return, the museum would offer free admission to military members, 9/11 first responders, and victims' families. It would also provide dedicated free admission hours for the general public at least once a week.

What Would Change

If this bill passes, the Secretary of Homeland Security would be able to award a one-time grant of $5 million to $10 million to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. This grant would be for its operation, security, and maintenance. This would come with conditions, including free admission for specific groups and dedicated free hours for the general public at least once a week.

Key Provisions

Sets aside $5 million to $10 million for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum's operations, security, and maintenance.
Requires the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to offer free admission to active and retired military members, 9/11 first responders, and families of 9/11 victims.
Requires the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to offer dedicated free admission hours for the general public at least once a week.
Requires the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to allow annual federal audits of its finances, which would be made public.
Requires the 9/11 Memorial & Museum to submit annual reports to Congress about how the grant money was used.

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9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

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