9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

# 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act Summary **What the Bill Does:** The 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act would provide federal support for the 9/11 Memorial & Museum, located at the World Trade Center site in New York City. While specific provisions aren't detailed in the basic bill information available, such legislation typically authorizes federal funding, grants, or other resources to help maintain and operate the memorial and museum that honors those who died in the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. **Who It Affects:** The bill would primarily benefit the 9/11 Memorial & Museum organization and visitors to the site.

More broadly, it affects families of 9/11 victims, survivors, first responders, and the general public who visit the memorial to remember the nearly 3,000 people who died in the attacks. **Current Status:** As of now, the bill (S 2734) is in committee, meaning it has been introduced but has not yet advanced to a full vote in the Senate. It was sponsored by Senator Kirsten Gillibrand, a Democrat from New York, where the World Trade Center attacks occurred.