H.R. 835 — 9/11 Memorial and Museum Act

This section establishes definitions for terms used in the Act, including (1) National September 11 Memorial & Museum as the memorial and museum at the World Trade Center site established by the Foundation, Inc. to commemorate the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks and honor their victims; (2) eligible entity as the 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization operating the memorial and museum as of enactment; and (3) Secretary as the Secretary of Homeland Security.

This section directs the Secretary of Homeland Security to award a one-time grant of between $5 million and $10 million to the National September 11 Memorial & Museum (i.e., the eligible entity) for its operation, security, and maintenance, subject to the availability of appropriations to the Department's Office of the Secretary and Executive Management and after review of an application against specified criteria within 90 days of receipt. The criteria include the entity's needs and commitment to visitor security, the number of visitors who would benefit, abilities to preserve facilities, educate future generations, and increase economically disadvantaged visitors. As a condition of the grant, the entity must provide free admission for active and retired Armed Forces members, registered September 11 first responders, and victims' families; dedicated free public hours at least weekly; and annual federal audits of its financial statements, which must be public. The entity must report annually to designated House and Senate committees on fund uses, with no additional funds authorized.