US HB1568

Establishes the African Burial Ground International Memorial Museum and Educational Center at the African Burial Ground National Monument in Lower Manhattan, which holds remains of up to 20,000 enslaved Africans and early-generation African Americans from the colonial era

Authorizes the Secretary of the Interior to acquire property at 22 Reade Street or elsewhere within the National Historic Landmark for the museum, with the federal government paying 2/3 of acquisition and construction costs

Creates a 21-member African Burial Ground Advisory Council within the Department of the Interior, including 14 members appointed by the Secretary, to advise on museum planning, design, construction, and operations

Requires the museum to become associated with the National Museum of African American History and Culture and to collaborate with historically Black colleges and universities, museums, and educational institutions

Authorizes $15,000,000 for fiscal year 2025 and additional sums as necessary for subsequent years, with funds available for curriculum development, visitor center establishment, interactive exhibits, and community outreach programs