9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act would direct the Department of Homeland Security to award a one-time grant to the nonprofit organization operating the National September 11 Memorial and Museum in New York City. The grant would be used exclusively for the operation, security, and maintenance of the memorial and museum facilities.

To receive the grant, the organization would be required to meet three conditions. First, it would have to provide free admission to all facilities for active and retired members of the Armed Forces, registered first responders to the September 11 attacks, and family members of victims. Second, the organization would need to offer dedicated free admission hours for the general public at least once per week. Third, it would have to allow the federal government to conduct annual audits of its financial statements.

The bill passed the House and is currently in committee in the Senate, specifically referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. If enacted, the measure would ensure that military personnel, first responders, and families of victims could visit the memorial and museum at no cost, while also guaranteeing some public access and federal financial oversight of the organization.