9/11 Memorial Act

This bill officially designates the National September 11 Memorial at the World Trade Center in New York City as a national memorial. While the site would remain independent and not become a formal unit of the National Park System, the legislation authorizes the Department of the Interior to provide annual competitive grants to nonprofit organizations for the operation, maintenance, and security of 9/11 memorials.

For the public, this legislation aims to ensure that major sites honoring the victims of the 1993 and 2001 terrorist attacks have the resources necessary to remain safe and accessible to a high volume of visitors. The grant criteria specifically prioritize memorials that coordinate with government agencies to enhance security and those that develop programs to increase access for economically disadvantaged visitors.