9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

Summary

Provides a one-time federal grant, between $5 million and $10 million, to the tax-exempt organization that operates the National September 11 Memorial & Museum for use on operation, security, and maintenance, subject to available appropriations and conditions. The Department of Homeland Security (Secretary) will award the grant after application and review; the award is limited to the official operator on the date of enactment and requires reporting, specified conditions (including certain free admissions), and annual federal audits.

Key Points

• Authorizes a one-time DHS grant for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum operator between $5 million and $10 million.
• Grant funds may be used only for operation, security, and maintenance of the Memorial & Museum.
• Eligible recipient must be the official operator on the date of enactment and must be tax-exempt (e.g., 501(c)(3)).
• Award is subject to available appropriations, an application and DHS review process, and Secretary-imposed conditions.
• Requires the recipient to provide free admission to specified groups and to comply with reporting requirements.
• Mandates annual federal audits of grant-funded activities for oversight and accountability.
• This is an authorization (not a direct appropriation) and creates a one-time funding opportunity rather than an ongoing program.

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