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. Specifically, it mandates that all identified burial grounds be documented with locational data and ownership records, and that they be represented on city maps, including the District of Columbia Geographic Information System.

Additionally, the bill requires the Mayor to report on the preservation status of these burial grounds as part of existing annual reporting requirements to the Council. This includes efforts to register sites that are not yet listed in the District's inventory of historic sites or on the National Register of Historic Places. The amendments aim to ensure that the historical significance of these burial grounds is recognized and preserved for future generations.