HR7549Referred to Committee

National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-12
Introduced
34
Cosponsors
HR
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Kweisi Mfume
Kweisi Mfume
Democrat · MD · Representative
Votes with party: 98.3% (518 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (34)

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

2026-02-12

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would establish a new National Council on African American History and Culture to promote education and awareness about African American contributions to American society. The council would likely work to preserve historical records, support museums and cultural institutions, and develop educational programs for schools and the public. This would affect educators, students, cultural organizations, and communities interested in learning about and celebrating African American history.

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Arts, Culture, Religion
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