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Protecting African-American Burial Grounds: Support and Grant Program

This act establishes a program to protect historic African-American burial sites, often neglected and forgotten. Through this, citizens will be able to locate and honor their ancestors, and also receive financial support for the restoration and documentation of these sites. The program aims to preserve an important part of the cultural heritage of the United States.
Key points
A new program within the National Park Service will help identify, preserve, and restore historic African-American burial grounds.
Grants will be available for organizations, institutions, and local authorities for activities related to burial grounds, such as research, documentation, and conservation work.
The program requires consent from private property owners for any activities, protecting their property rights.
It will facilitate finding and honoring ancestral burial sites, which is significant for many families.
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Print number: 117_HR_6805
Sponsor: Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12]
Process start date: 2022-02-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

African-American Burial Grounds Preservation Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_6805.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A new program within the National Park Service will help identify, preserve, and restore historic African-American burial grounds.
  • Grants will be available for organizations, institutions, and local authorities for activities related to burial grounds, such as research, documentation, and conservation work.
  • The program requires consent from private property owners for any activities, protecting their property rights.
  • It will facilitate finding and honoring ancestral burial sites, which is significant for many families.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on National Parks, Forests, and Public Lands.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.

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