9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

To provide a one-time grant for the operation, security, and maintenance of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center to commemorate the events, and honor the victims, of the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and for other purposes. 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act 2. Definitions In this Act: (1) National September 11 Memorial & Museum The term National September 11 Memorial & Museum (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity (A) operates the National September 11 Memorial & Museum; and (B) is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) (3) Secretary The term Secretary 3. One-time grant for National September 11 Memorial & Museum (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations, the Secretary shall award to the eligible entity a grant in an amount determined by the Secretary subject to subsection (c), to be used by such entity solely for the purposes described in subsection (b), if upon review of the application submitted pursuant to subsection (d), the Secretary makes a determination pursuant to subsection (e) that such entity satisfies the criteria required under subsection (f). (b) Purpose The one-time grant awarded under subsection (a) shall be used by the eligible entity for the operation, security, and maintenance of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. (c) Grant amount The one-time grant under this section may not be for less than $5,000,000 or more than $10,000,000. (d) Application To be considered for an award of the one-time grant under this section, the eligible entity shall submit to the Secretary an application at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Secretary may require. (e) Review; deadline for award If the Secretary, after review of the application from the eligible entity, determines that the eligible entity satisfies the criteria under subsection (f), the Secretary shall award the one-time grant to the eligible entity, not later than 90 days after the date of receipt by the Secretary of the completed application submitted by such entity. (f) Criteria In determining the amount of the one-time grant consistent with subsection (c), the Secretary shall consider the following: (1) The needs of the eligible entity, and ability and commitment of such eligible entity to use grant funds, with respect to ensuring the security and safety of visitors at the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. (2) The number of visitors to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum who would benefit. (3) The ability and commitment of the eligible entity to use grant funds to— (A) preserve the facilities and grounds of the National September 11 Memorial & Museum; and (B) educate future generations. (4) The ability and commitment of the eligible entity to use grant funds to increase the numbers of economically disadvantaged visitors to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum. (g) Condition on receipt of grant As a condition on receipt of a grant under this section, the eligible entity shall— (1) provide for— (A) free admission to all facilities and museums associated with the National September 11 Memorial & Museum for active and retired members of the Armed Forces, individuals who were registered first responders to the attacks of September 11, 2001, and family members of victims of such attacks; and (B) dedicated free admission hours for the general public at least once a week; and (2) allow for annual Federal audits of the financial statements of such entity, including revenues associated with ticket sales, charitable donations, grants, and all expenditures on salaries and operations, which shall be subject to review by the Secretary and made available to the public. (h) Reports Not later than 90 days after the end of each fiscal year for which the recipient obligates or expends funds made available to the recipient pursuant to this section, the recipient shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate a report that includes, for the fiscal year covered by the report, each of the following: (1) Information relating to the amount of grant funds obligated or expended for the preceding fiscal year. (2) Information relating to any purposes for which such funds were obligated or expended. (3) Any other information the Secretary may require to effectively administer the one-time grant program under this section, as determined by the Secretary, if not later than the last day of the fiscal year the Secretary notified such entity of such requested information.

Summary: 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to award to the official organization that operates the National September 11 Memorial & Museum 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 on receipt of the grant, the organization must provide 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; and allow for annual federal audits of its financial statements.