H.R. 1567 directs the Secretary of the Interior to study whether an African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center can be established at or near the African Burial Ground National Monument in New York City. The study will assess the feasibility of creating a museum dedicated to honoring enslaved Africans buried at the site, exploring African cultural traditions and the history of slavery both in the United States and worldwide. The Secretary must conduct the study in consultation with state and local officials, historical organizations, and community groups, and must examine potential locations, available collections, operating costs, and community support. Within three years of receiving funding, the Secretary must report findings and recommendations to Congress. The bill does not specify funding amounts, leaving that to be determined through the appropriations process.
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