The Inventory of Historic African American Burial Grounds Amendment Act of 2025 aims to enhance the recognition and preservation of Historic African American burial grounds in the District of Columbia. The bill amends the Historic Landmark and Historic District Protection Act of 1978 by defining "Historic African American burial ground" and requiring the Historic Preservation Review Board to include these sites in its inventory of historic landmarks and districts. Additionally, the bill mandates that the preservation status of these burial grounds be included in the Mayor's annual reporting to the Council.

Key provisions of the bill include the establishment of a new definition for Historic African American burial grounds, which are defined as cemeteries or locations for interments of African Americans established before January 1, 1955. The bill also requires the inventory to include locational data and ownership records of these burial grounds, as well as their representation on city maps. Furthermore, it adds a requirement for the preservation status of these sites to be reported, ensuring that efforts to register unlisted sites are documented.