The Historic African American Burial Grounds Preservation Fund Amendment Act of 2025 aims to establish the Paul E. Sluby, Sr. Preservation Fund, dedicated to the preservation, protection, and maintenance of historic African American cemeteries and burial grounds in the District of Columbia. This legislation honors Paul E. Sluby, Sr., a prominent figure in African American burial grounds preservation. The Fund will be administered by the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development and will allocate grants for various purposes, including the restoration and identification of historic burial grounds, repatriation of remains, and related research.

The bill also includes a conforming amendment to the Deputy Mayor for Planning and Economic Development Limited Grant-Making Authority Act of 2012, which updates the language to incorporate support for historic African American burial grounds as outlined in the new legislation. The Fund will receive revenue from appropriated funds, gifts, grants, and donations, and any unspent funds will not revert to the general fund at the end of the fiscal year. This initiative seeks to address the historical neglect of African American burial sites and ensure their preservation for future generations.