9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

Bill: 118-hr-5401
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. D'Esposito, Anthony [R-NY-4]
Introduced: 2023-09-12
Policy area: Public Lands and Natural Resources
Subjects: Accounting and auditing

Congressional oversight

Crime victims

Department of Defense

First responders and emergency personnel

Government buildings, facilities, and property

Military personnel and dependents

Monuments and memorials

Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers

New York City

Social work, volunteer service, charitable organizations

Terrorism

User charges and fees

Veterans' organizations and recognition
Latest action: action_date: 2024-12-18
text: Received in the Senate.

Summaries:
action_date: 2023-09-12
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p><strong>9/11 Memorial and Museum Act</strong></p><p>This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to award to the nonprofit organization that operates the National September 11 Memorial &amp; Museum in New York City&nbsp;a one-time grant to be used solely for the purposes of the operation, security, and maintenance of the memorial and museum.</p><p>As a condition of receiving the grant, the organization must</p><ul><li>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;</li><li>provide for dedicated free admission hours for the general public at least once a week; and</li><li>allow for annual federal audits of its financial statements.</li></ul>

action_date: 2024-12-10
action_desc: Reported to House
text: <p><strong>9/11 Memorial and Museum Act</strong></p><p>This bill directs the Department of Homeland Security to award to the nonprofit organization that operates the National September 11 Memorial &amp; Museum in New York City, New York, a one-time grant to be used solely for the purposes of the operation, security, and maintenance of the memorial and museum.</p><p>As a condition of receiving the grant, the organization must</p><ul><li>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;</li><li>provide for dedicated free admission hours for the general public at least once a week; and</li><li>allow for annual federal audits of its financial statements.</li></ul>

tv_txt: II 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5401 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES December 18 (legislative day, December 16), 2024 Received AN 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 means the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation, Inc., established to commemorate the events of, and honor the victims of, the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, at the site of such attacks. (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means the official organization, as in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, that— (A) operates the National September 11 Memorial & Museum; and (B) is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. 3. One-time grant for National September 11 Memorial & Museum (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purpose to the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management of the Department of Homeland Security, 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 Committees on Natural Resources and Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and 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. (i) No additional funds authorized No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this section, and the activities authorized by this section are subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purposes.

Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5401 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES AN 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 means the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation, Inc., established to commemorate the events of, and honor the victims of, the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, at the site of such attacks. (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means the official organization, as in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, that— (A) operates the National September 11 Memorial & Museum; and (B) is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. 3. One-time grant for National September 11 Memorial & Museum (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purpose to the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management of the Department of Homeland Security, 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 Committees on Natural Resources and Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and 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. (i) No additional funds authorized No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this section, and the activities authorized by this section are subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purposes.

Passed the House of Representatives December 17, 2024. Kevin F. McCumber, Clerk.

tv_txt: IB Union Calendar No. 686 118th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 5401 [Report No. 118–841] IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. D'Esposito (for himself, Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Garbarino , Mr. Goldman of New York , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Guest , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , Mr. LaLota , Mr. Langworthy , Mr. Lawler , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Williams of New York , and Mr. Molinaro ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources December 10, 2024 Additional sponsors: Ms. Wild , Mrs. Watson Coleman , Ms. Lee of California , Mr. Allred , Ms. De La Cruz , Mr. Krishnamoorthi , Mr. Trone , Mr. Pappas , Mr. Baird , Mr. Valadao , Mr. Pallone , Ms. Slotkin , Mr. Menendez , Mr. Boyle of Pennsylvania , Mr. Reschenthaler , Ms. Lee of Nevada , Mrs. Houchin , Ms. Wasserman Schultz , Mr. Phillips , and Mr. Green of Tennessee December 10, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed Strike out all after the enacting clause and insert the part printed in italic For text of introduced bill, see copy of bill as introduced on September 12, 2023 A BILL 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 means the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation, Inc., established to commemorate the events of, and honor the victims of, the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, at the site of such attacks. (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means the official organization, as in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, that— (A) operates the National September 11 Memorial & Museum; and (B) is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. 3. One-time grant for National September 11 Memorial & Museum (a) In general Subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purpose to the Office of the Secretary and Executive Management of the Department of Homeland Security, 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 Committees on Natural Resources and Homeland Security of the House of Representatives and the Committees on Energy and Natural Resources and 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. (i) No additional funds authorized No additional funds are authorized to carry out the requirements of this section, and the activities authorized by this section are subject to the availability of appropriations made in advance for such purposes.

December 10, 2024 Reported with an amendment, committed to the Committee of the Whole House on the State of the Union, and ordered to be printed

tv_txt: I 118th CONGRESS 1st Session H. R. 5401 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 12, 2023 Mr. D'Esposito (for himself, Mr. Carter of Louisiana , Ms. Clarke of New York , Mr. Crenshaw , Mr. Fitzpatrick , Mr. Garbarino , Mr. Goldman of New York , Mr. Gottheimer , Mr. Guest , Mr. Higgins of Louisiana , Mr. Kean of New Jersey , Mr. LaLota , Mr. Langworthy , Mr. Lawler , Ms. Malliotakis , Mr. McCaul , Mr. Nadler , Mr. Ryan , Mr. Pfluger , Mr. Tonko , Mr. Williams of New York , and Mr. Molinaro ) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources A BILL 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 means the National September 11 Memorial & Museum at the World Trade Center Foundation, Inc., established to commemorate the events of, and honor the victims of, the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center on September 11, 2001, at the site of such attacks. (2) Eligible entity The term eligible entity means the official organization, as in existence on the date of enactment of this Act, that— (A) operates the National September 11 Memorial & Museum; and (B) is an organization described in section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986 and exempt from taxation under section 501(a) of such Code. (3) Secretary The term Secretary means the Secretary of Homeland Security. 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.