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 grant-making authority to include funds specifically for the support of historic African American burial grounds. The legislation recognizes the historical injustices faced by African American burial grounds and aims to ensure their preservation and dignity, reflecting the importance of these sites in American history.