9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

This bill would give the nonprofit that runs the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City a one-time federal grant to help pay for operations, security, and maintenance. The Department of Homeland Security could award between $5 million and $10 million, depending on need, how many visitors would benefit, plans to preserve and teach, and efforts to reach more low‑income visitors. The money is subject to available funds.

In return, the museum must offer free admission to active and retired service members, registered 9/11 first responders, and victims’ family members, plus set weekly free hours for the general public. It must also allow yearly federal audits that are made public. DHS must decide on the grant within 90 days after getting a complete application, and this is a one‑time grant with no new funding beyond what Congress already set aside.

• Who is affected: the National September 11 Memorial & Museum and its visitors; active/retired military; registered 9/11 first responders; families of victims; the general public.
• What changes: a one‑time $5–$10 million grant for operations, security, and maintenance; weekly free public hours; free admission for certain groups; annual public audits.
• When: DHS must decide within 90 days of a complete application; funds depend on available appropriations; one‑time only.