LaLota Leads Bipartisan Effort to Pass 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Nick LaLota (R-Suffolk County) issued the following statement after his bill, the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act (H.R. 835), passed the House with bipartisan support. This bill provides crucial funding for the National September 11 Memorial & Museum in New York City to support its ongoing maintenance and preserve access for future generations. In addition to LaLota, original cosponsors of this bill in the 118th Congress included Troy Carter (D-LA), Dan Crenshaw (R-TX), Monica De La Cruz (R-TX), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Andrew Garbarino (R-NY), Dan Goldman (D-NY), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Lauren Gillen (D-NY), Tom Kean (R-NJ), Jen Kiggans (R-VA), Mike Lawler (R-NY), Susie Lee (D-NV), Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY), Jerry Nadler (D-NY), Tom Suozzi (D-NY), and Nydia Velázquez (D-NY).

“As a lifelong New Yorker and a Naval Officer on active duty on 9/11, I am proud to lead the bipartisan effort to pass the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act. This legislation honors the fallen, preserves the firsthand experiences of that tragic day, and ensures future generations understand its impact on our nation,” said LaLota.  “It is our duty to keep the legacy of the victims, survivors, and heroes alive in the hearts and minds of all Americans. I am honored to have championed this critical bill.”

To read the full text of the bill, click HERE.

Background:

The 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act:

• Provides a one-time grant to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum for the security, operation, and maintenance of its facilities and grounds. 
• Supports free admission to all facilities and museums associated with the memorial and museum for active and retired members of the Armed Forces, registered first responders to the 9/11 terrorist attacks, and family members of 9/11 victims.
• Maintains dedicated free admission hours for the general public at least once a week.
• Allows for annual federal audits of its financial statements.

The National September 11 Memorial & Museum is located in New York, New York. It is dedicated to remembering and honoring the nearly 3,000 victims of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, the 1993 World Trade Center bombing, and the heroes of those tragic events. Through exhibitions, oral histories, and educational programs, the Museum provides an opportunity for reflection and understanding of the impact of 9/11.

LaLota co-sponsored the 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act in the 118th Congress when it was introduced by former Representative Anthony D’Esposito.