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S4129FEDERALUNKNOWN

Proposed Federal Support for the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library

Original title: Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Museum Artifacts Act

December 19, 2024

federal fundingmuseumsTheodore RooseveltNorth Dakotahistoric preservation

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The Frame

What this does

The bill establishes a new federal funding stream for a private presidential library, requiring a 2-to-1 private-to-public matching ratio and authorizing ongoing federal appropriations for the project.

Who is mentioned in the record

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Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library Foundation

The Foundation is the recipient of federal grants and artifacts and is responsible for meeting the 2-to-1 matching fund requirement.

Federal Agencies (NPS, USFWS, Library of Congress, NARA)

These agencies are authorized to transfer or loan their historical collections to the library.

What changed

Last recorded activity December 19, 2024.

What's next

Introduced.

Background

  • The Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library is a planned facility in Medora, North Dakota, intended to house artifacts and educational materials related to the 26th U.S. President. context

Summary

This bill authorizes federal grants and the transfer of government-owned historical artifacts to the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library in Medora, North Dakota. To receive federal funding, the library's foundation must first secure private or state donations equal to at least double the amount of the federal grant.

Key Facts

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Frequently Asked Questions

Will taxpayer money be used to run the library?
No. The bill explicitly prohibits the use of federal grant funds for the maintenance or operation of the library.
How much money does the federal government have to raise before it gets a grant?
The Foundation must raise at least double the amount of the federal grant from non-federal sources or the State of North Dakota before the Secretary of the Interior can provide the grant.
What happens to federal artifacts sent to the library?
The Secretary of the Interior will enter into agreements to loan, transfer, or convey artifacts from federal agencies to the Foundation for public exhibition.

Why It Matters

The bill establishes a new federal funding stream for a private presidential library, requiring a 2-to-1 private-to-public matching ratio and authorizing ongoing federal appropriations for the project.

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Strict Operational Separation

The bill includes an explicit prohibition on federal involvement in the library's operation, emphasizing a private-public partnership model.

Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library FoundationSecretary of the Interior

Connected Entities

organizationTheodore Roosevelt Presidential Library“The primary recipient of federal funding and artifacts.”Map →
organizationHouse of Representatives“The legislative body where the bill will be considered.”Map →
personSecretary of the Interior“The official responsible for administering the grant program.”Map →
locationNorth Dakota“State providing matching funds.”Map →
locationMedora, North Dakota“Location of the Theodore Roosevelt Presidential Library.”Map →
organizationSenate“The legislative body introducing the bill.”Map →
personTheodore Roosevelt“The subject of the library's collection and focus.”Map →

Analysis Score

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  • Controversy20
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  • Entertainment10
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  • Buzz15
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