,,ii #aafth ,,congress #ast ,session ,s4 #ebb ,,in ,,the ,,senate ,,of ,,the ,,united ,,states ,february #ad1 #bjai,mrs4 ,gillibrand 7for herself and ,mr4 ,schumer7 introduced the following bill2 which was read twice and referred to the ,committee on ,energy and ,natural ,resources ,a ,,bill ,to establish the ,african ,burial ,ground ,international ,memorial ,museum and ,educational ,center in ,new ,york1 ,new ,york1 and for other purposes4 #a4 ,short title ,this ,act may be cited as the ,african ,burial ,ground ,international ,memorial ,museum and ,educational ,center ,act4 #b4 ,findings ,congress finds that-- 7#a7 the ,african ,burial ,ground ,national ,historic ,landmark in ,new ,york1 ,new ,york1 holds the remains of up to #bj1jjj enslaved ,africans and early-generation ,african-,americans from the colonial era2 7#b7 the ,africans and ,african-,americans that suffered under slavery show us the strength of the human character and provide us with a model of courage1 commitment1 and perseverance2 7#c7 as ,president ,george ,w4 ,bush stated on ,july #h1 #bjjc1 during his remarks at ,goree ,island1 ,senegal3 8,for #bej years the captives endured an assault on their culture and their dignity4 ,the spirit of ,africans in ,america did not break4 ''' ,all the generations of oppression under the laws of man could not crush the hope of freedom and defeat the purposes of ,god402 7#d7 on ,february #bg1 #bjjf1 ,president ,george ,w4 ,bush established the ,national ,monument1 which was comprised of the approximately #ae1jjj-square foot parcel of the ,national ,historic ,landmark that was bounded by ,duane and ,elk ,streets in ,lower ,manhattan2 7#e7 an international memorial museum facility dedicated to those individuals who suffered the grave injustice of slavery in the ,united ,states1 while at the same time helping to build the country1 would-- 7,a7 reflect the significance of the ,african ,burial ,ground2 and 7,b7 help the people of the ,united ,states understand the past and honor the history of all people in the ,united ,states2 7#f7 in #aiih1 the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution-- 7,a7 stated that the ,african ,burial ,ground affords the perfect opportunity to gain insight into-- 7i7 the institution of slavery1 as practiced in urban1 rural1 northern1 and southern parts of the ,united ,states2 and 7ii7 the international slave trade2 and 7,b7 proposed that a partnership be formed among the ,smithsonian1 the ,national ,park ,service1 and the ,general ,services ,administration to further develop the ,african ,burial ,ground2 7#g7 the ,national ,museum of ,african ,american ,history and ,culture ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #hjr et seq471 which authorized construction of a museum in ,washington1 ,,dc1 identified the period of slavery as one of the periods of the ,african-,american diaspora that would be encompassed by the museum2 7#h7 the ,african ,burial ,ground-- 7,a7 is unlike any other anthropological and symbolic site in the ,united ,states or the world2 7,b7 includes ,,dna samples from the remarkably well-preserved human remains that will enable researchers to trace the home roots in ,africa of those individuals buried at the ,african ,burial ,ground2 and 7,c7 provides a fitting location for a national memorial facility1 relating to the ,national ,museum of ,african ,american ,history and ,culture that would-- 7i7 pay special tribute to-- 7,i7 the thousands of enslaved individuals who are buried at the ,african ,burial ,ground2 and 7,,ii7 all of the individuals who were enslaved during the history of the ,united ,states2 7ii7 examine the ,african cultural traditions brought to the ,united ,states by the enslaved2 and 7iii7 explore in-depth the institution of slavery2 7#i7 a memorial museum at the site of the ,african ,burial ,ground-- 7,a7 was first recommended by a ,federal steering committee in #aiib2 and 7,b7 in conjunction with the ,world ,trade ,center memorial and other nearby sites1 would attract millions of visitors from the ,united ,states and abroad1 making a substantial contribution to the development and revitalization of ,lower ,manhattan in response to the attacks on the ,world ,trade ,center of ,september #aa1 #bjja2 7#aj7 ,public ,law #ii-eaa 7#ajj ,stat4 #bjhj7 encouraged support for the establishment of a commemorative structure within the ,national ,park ,system or on other ,federal land that is dedicated to the promotion of understanding1 knowledge1 opportunity1 and equality for all people2 7#aa7 similar to the ,national ,museum of the ,native ,american that was established by section #c7;a7 of the ,national ,museum of the ,american ,indian ,act 7#bj ,u4,s4,c4 #hjq-#a7;a771 a memorial museum at the site of the ,african ,burial ,ground would benefit from a partnership among-- 7,a7 the ,federal ,government2 7,b7 the ,state of ,new ,york2 7,c7 the city of ,new ,york2 and 7,d7 members of the private sector2 7#ab7 the ,african ,burial ,ground-- 7,a7 has been determined to be nationally significant as-- 7i7 a ,national ,historic ,landmark2 and 7ii7 a ,national ,monument2 and 7,b7 provides an important opportunity for interpretation1 understanding1 partnership and pride2 and 7#ac7 the ,national ,park ,service-- 7,a7 has played an important role in the development of the ,african ,burial ,ground 7including the designation of the ,african ,burial ,ground as a ,national ,monument72 7,b7 successfully operates other national facilities in the city of ,new ,york that symbolize freedom and the quest for freedom in ,america1 including-- 7i7 the ,statue of ,liberty ,national ,monument2 and 7ii7 the ,ellis ,island ,national ,monument2 7,c7 provided key support to the ,presidential ,study ,commission for the ,national ,museum of ,african ,american ,history and ,culture2 and 7,d7 is well-suited to assume a leadership role with respect to the creation of the ,museum4 #c4 ,definitions ,in this ,act3 7#a7 ,administrator ,the term ,administrator means the ,administrator of the ,general ,services ,administration4 7#b7 ,advisory council ,the term ,advisory ,council means the ,african ,burial ,ground ,advisory ,council established by section #g7;a74 7#c7 ,city ,the term ,city means the city of ,new ,york1 ,new ,york4 7#d7 ,expansion property ,the term expansion property means the property that is acquired by the ,secretary under section #e7;a74 7#e7 ,museum ,the term ,museum means the ,african ,burial ,ground ,international ,memorial ,museum and ,educational ,center established by section #d7;a74 7#f7 ,national landmark ,the term ,national ,landmark means the ,african ,burial ,ground ,national ,historic ,landmark in the ,city4 7#g7 ,national monument ,the term ,national ,monument means the ,african ,burial ,ground ,national ,monument in the ,city4 7#h7 ,secretary ,the term ,secretary means the ,secretary of the ,interior1 acting through the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service4 7#i7 ,state ,the term ,state means the ,state of ,new ,york4 #d4 ,establishment of ,museum 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established at the ,national ,monument a memorial museum and educational center1 to be known as the ,african ,burial ,ground ,international ,memorial ,museum and ,educational ,center4 7b7 ,purposes ,the purposes of the ,museum are-- 7#a7 to serve as a permanent living memorial-- 7,a7 to the enslaved who are buried at the ,african ,burial ,ground2 and 7,b7 to other ,africans and ,african-,americans who were enslaved2 7#b7 to examine the ,african cultural traditions brought to the ,united ,states by the enslaved2 7#c7 to explore in-depth the institution of slavery in the ,united ,states and other parts of the world2 7#d7 to provide a space for-- 7,a7 permanent and temporary exhibits2 and 7,b7 the collection and study of artifacts and documents2 and 7#e7 to encourage collaboration between the ,museum and the ,national ,museum of ,african ,american ,history and ,culture1 other museums1 historically ,black colleges and universities1 historical societies1 educational institutions1 and other appropriate entities and organizations1 including collaboration with respect to-- 7,a7 the development of cooperative programs and exhibitions1 including through digital1 electronic1 and interactive technologies2 7,b7 the identification1 management1 and care of ,museum collections2 and 7,c7 the training of ,museum and ,national ,park ,service professionals and other persons concerned with heritage preservation4 7c7 ,association with national museum ,the ,museum shall become associated with the ,national ,museum of ,african ,american ,history and ,culture1 in a manner to be determined by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,advisory ,council and the ,board of ,regents of the ,smithsonian ,institution4 #e4 ,site acquisition and development 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,administrator1 the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution1 the ,city1 the ,state1 and the ,advisory ,council1 shall-- 7#a7 acquire for the ,museum property that is located-- 7,a7 adjacent to the ,national ,monument2 or 7,b7 in any other area of the ,national ,landmark other than the location described in subparagraph 7,a72 and 7#b7 plan1 design1 and construct the ,museum on the property acquired under paragraph 7#a74 7b7 ,federal share ,the ,secretary shall pay #b_/c of the total costs of-- 7#a7 acquiring property for the ,museum2 and 7#b7 planning1 designing1 constructing1 reconstructing1 and renovating1 as applicable1 the ,museum4 7c7 ,contracting authority 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary and the ,administrator may enter into any agreements with each other1 the ,city1 the ,state1 and other parties that are necessary for the acquisition1 by donation or other means1 of property for-- 7,a7 establishing the ,museum2 and 7,b7 planning1 designing1 constructing1 reconstructing1 and renovating1 as applicable1 the ,museum4 7#b7 ,site acquisition ,the ,secretary may acquire property under subsection 7a77#a7 by purchase1 long-term lease1 or any other appropriate means of acquisition1 as determined by the ,secretary4 7d7 ,expansion of ,national ,monument ,the expansion property is incorporated in1 and shall be managed as part of1 the ,national ,monument4 #f4 ,operation of the ,museum 7a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,advisory ,council1 shall operate the ,museum4 7b7 ,authorities ,the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,advisory ,council1 may-- 7#a7 purchase1 accept1 borrow1 and otherwise acquire artifacts for the collections of the ,museum2 7#b7 loan1 exchange1 sell1 and otherwise dispose of any part of the collections of the ,museum1 if the proceeds of the disposition are used for additions to the collections of the ,museum2 7#c7 specify criteria with respect to the use of the collections and resources of the ,museum1 including policies on programming1 education1 exhibitions1 and research2 7#d7 provide for preservation1 restoration1 and maintenance of the collections of the ,museum2 7#e7 solicit1 accept1 use1 and dispose of gifts1 bequests1 and devises of real and personal property for the purpose of facilitating the work of the ,museum2 7#f7 contract with such parties as may be necessary to facilitate the operation of the ,museum2 7#g7 administer the ,national ,monument as a unit of the ,national ,park ,system in accordance with-- 7,a7 this ,act2 and 7,b7 the laws generally applicable to units of the ,national ,park ,system1 including applicable provisions of division ,a of subtitle ,i of title #ed1 ,united ,states ,code2 and 7#h7 conduct any other activities that are necessary to carry out the purposes of this ,act4 #g4 ,advisory ,council 7a7 ,establishment ,there is established within the ,department of the ,interior an advisory council to be known as the ,african ,burial ,ground ,advisory ,council4 7b7 ,membership 7#a7 ,composition ,the ,advisory ,council shall be composed of the following members or their designees3 7,a7 ,the ,secretary1 who shall serve as ,chairperson of the ,advisory ,council4 7,b7 ,the ,director of the ,national ,park ,service4 7,c7 ,the ,secretary of the ,smithsonian ,institution4 7,d7 ,the ,administrator4 7,e7 ,the ,governor of the ,state4 7,f7 ,the ,mayor of the ,city4 7,g7 ,the ,president of the ,borough of ,manhattan4 7,h7 ,fourteen members1 to be appointed by the ,secretary1 taking into consideration-- 7i7 recommendations from organizations and entities that are committed to the legacy of the ,african ,burial ,ground2 and 7ii7 recommendations from the members of the ,advisory ,council4 7#b7 ,nonvoting members ,the ,secretary may appoint as nonvoting members of the ,advisory ,council-- 7,a7 members of the ,united ,states ,senate2 7,b7 members of the ,house of ,representatives2 7,c7 officials representing the ,city2 7,d7 officials representing the ,state2 and 7,e7 any other individuals that the ,secretary1 in consultation with the members of the ,advisory ,council1 determines to be appropriate4 7#c7 ,date of appointments ,the initial appointment of a member under paragraph 7#a7 shall be made not later than #ahj days after the date of enactment of this ,act4 7c7 ,terms 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 each member of the ,advisory ,council shall be appointed for a term of #c years4 7#b7 ,initial appointees ,of the members first appointed under subsection 7b77#a77;,h7-- 7,a7 #e members shall be appointed for a term of #a year2 7,b7 #e members shall be appointed for a term of #b years2 and 7,c7 #d members shall be appointed for a terms of #c years4 7#c7 ,reappointment 7,a7 ,in general ,a member of the ,advisory ,council may be reappointed1 except that no individual may serve on the ,advisory ,council for a total of more than #b terms4 7,b7 ,vacancy appointments ,for purposes of subparagraph 7,a71 the number of terms an individual serves on the ,advisory ,council shall not include any portion of a term for which an individual is appointed to fill a vacancy under paragraph 7#d77;,b74 7#d7 ,vacancies 7,a7 ,in general ,a vacancy on the ,advisory ,council-- 7i7 shall not affect the powers of the ,advisory ,council2 and 7ii7 shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment was made4 7,b7 ,term ,any member of the ,advisory ,council appointed to fill a vacancy occurring before the expiration of the term for which the member's predecessor was appointed shall be appointed for the remainder of that term4 7d7 ,duties ,the ,advisory ,council shall-- 7#a7 make recommendations to the ,secretary on the planning1 design1 and construction of the ,museum2 7#b7 advise and assist the ,secretary on all matters relating to the administration1 operation1 maintenance1 and preservation of the ,museum2 7#c7 provide significant opportunities for public input with respect to carrying out the duties under paragraphs 7#a7 and 7#b72 and 7#d7 adopt bylaws for the operation of the ,advisory ,council4 7e7 ,compensation 7#a7 ,in general ,except as provided in paragraph 7#b71 a member of the ,advisory ,council shall serve without compensation4 7#b7 ,travel expenses ,a member of the ,council shall be allowed travel expenses1 including per diem in lieu of subsistence1 at rates authorized for an employee of an agency under subchapter ,i of chapter #eg of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code1 while away from the home or regular place of business of the member in the performance of the duties of the ,advisory ,council4 7f7 ,meetings 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,advisory ,council shall meet at the call of the chairperson or on the written request of a majority of the members of the ,advisory ,council1 but not fewer than #b times each year4 7#b7 ,initial meetings ,during the #a-year period beginning on the date of the first meeting of the ,advisory ,council1 the ,advisory ,council shall meet not fewer than #d times for the purpose of carrying out the duties of the ,advisory ,council4 7g7 ,quorum ,a majority of the members of the ,advisory ,council shall constitute a quorum for the purpose of conducting business1 but a lesser number may receive information on behalf of the ,advisory ,council4 #h4 ,director and staff 7a7 ,director 7#a7 ,in general ,the ,secretary shall appoint a ,director for the ,museum1 taking into consideration recommendations by the ,advisory ,council4 7#b7 ,duties ,the ,director of the ,museum shall manage the ,museum1 in accordance with any policies established by the ,secretary1 in consultation with the ,advisory ,council4 7b7 ,staff 7#a7 ,appointment ,the ,secretary may1 without regard to the civil service laws1 appoint #b employees to assist the ,director of the ,museum in carrying out the duties of the ,director4 7#b7 ,compensation ,the employees appointed under subsection 7b7 may be paid without regard to the provisions of chapter #ea and subchapter ,,iii of chapter #ec of title #e1 ,united ,states ,code4 #i4 ,authorization of appropriations 7a7 ,in general ,except as provided in subsection 7b71 there are authorized to be appropriated to the ,secretary to carry out this ,act-- 7#a7 #ae1jjj1jjj for fiscal year #bjbj2 and 7#b7 such sums as are necessary for each fiscal year thereafter4 7b7 ,acquisition of museum site ,there are authorized to be appropriated such sums as are necessary to carry out section #e4 7c7 ,availability ,amounts made available under subsections 7a7 and 7b7 shall remain available1 without fiscal year limitation1 until expended4 7d7 ,use of funds for fund-,raising ,amounts made available under this section may be used to raise funds from private sources to support and promote the ,museum4