S. 2734: 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act
This bill, known as the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act, proposes to provide a one-time grant to support the National September 11 Memorial & Museum located at the World Trade Center. The main objectives and elements of this legislation are summarized as follows:
Overview
The bill aims to award a grant to the organization that operates the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. This funding will be specifically allocated for the operation, security, and maintenance of the memorial and museum, which honors the victims of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks.
Grant Details
- Grant Amount: The grant will be a one-time payment ranging from a minimum of $5 million to a maximum of $10 million.
- Eligibility: Only designated entities, defined as organizations that operate the memorial and meet certain tax-exempt criteria, are eligible to apply for this grant.
- Application Process: The eligible entity must submit an application that meets specified requirements set by the Secretary of Homeland Security.
Purpose of the Grant
The funds from the grant must specifically be used for:
- Operational costs associated with running the museum.
- Security measures to ensure the safety of visitors.
- Maintenance of the memorial and museum facilities.
Criteria for Grant Award
When determining the amount allocated to the eligible entity, the Secretary will consider several factors, including:
- The operational needs and commitment of the entity to ensure visitor safety.
- The estimated number of visitors who would benefit from the funding.
- The entity's ability to use the grant for preservation and education purposes.
- Efforts to increase access for economically disadvantaged visitors.
Conditions on Grant Receipt
The bill stipulates that in order to receive the grant, the eligible entity must:
- Provide free admission to all associated facilities for active and retired military members, registered first responders from the September 11 attacks, and the families of victims.
- Offer free admission hours for general visitors at least once a week.
- Allow for annual federal audits of its financial statements, which must be publicly accessible.
Reporting Requirements
Entities receiving the grant must submit annual reports outlining how the funds were used, including:
- The amount of grant funds obligated or spent.
- The purposes for which these funds were obligated or spent.
- Any additional information requested by the Secretary for the effective administration of the grant.
Funding and Authorization
No new funds will be authorized for this grant program; it is contingent upon the availability of appropriations made in advance for this purpose.
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Date | Action |
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Sep. 08, 2025 | Introduced in Senate |
Sep. 08, 2025 | Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. |
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