Historic Greenwood District—Black Wall Street National Monument Establishment Act

HR 9259 establishes the Historic Greenwood District - Black Wall Street National Monument in Tulsa, Oklahoma, to preserve and interpret the history of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre and the thriving Black business district known as "Black Wall Street." The monument, administered by the National Park Service, protects private property rights (including homes and businesses) within its boundary and requires the Secretary of the Interior to consult with descendants of 1921 residents and Tulsa community members when creating a management plan. A 11-member Advisory Commission - comprising 7 descendants, 3 historic preservation experts, and 1 Tulsa-appointed member - will advise on the monument’s development, with members serving without pay but reimbursed for travel. The bill defines "descendant" as individuals verifying family ties to the 1921 Greenwood District through records like family documents or public archives.