The Historic African American Burial Grounds Preservation Fund Amendment Act of 2025 aims to establish the Paul E. Sluby, Sr. Preservation Fund, which will be 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 allows for the allocation of funds specifically in support of historic African American burial grounds. The legislation recognizes the historical injustices faced by African American burial sites and aims to ensure their dignity and preservation for future generations.