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Protecting African-American Burial Grounds: A New Preservation Program

This new act establishes a program to preserve and restore historic African-American burial grounds. It aims to help identify, maintain, and make accessible these often-forgotten sites, allowing families to visit ancestral graves and protecting them from accidental disturbance during construction. The program will provide grants for these purposes.
Key points
A national program for preserving African-American burial grounds is established within the National Park Service.
The program will provide grants for identifying, preserving, interpreting, and documenting these sites.
Support will only be given with the consent of the property owner, protecting private property rights.
Funding of $3 million annually is authorized for fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out the program.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_S_3667
Sponsor: Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]
Process start date: 2022-02-16
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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_S_3667.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the Senate.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-02-16.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • A national program for preserving African-American burial grounds is established within the National Park Service.
  • The program will provide grants for identifying, preserving, interpreting, and documenting these sites.
  • Support will only be given with the consent of the property owner, protecting private property rights.
  • Funding of $3 million annually is authorized for fiscal years 2023 through 2027 to carry out the program.
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 Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 621.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-29.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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