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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Kweisi Mfume

Democrat · MD · Representative

Votes with party: 98.2% (565 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/M000687

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (97)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-02-26

Source: Congress.gov

Committee Activity

Currently in

House Committee on House AdministrationReferred To · 2026-02-26

Previously

Committee on House AdministrationReferred To · 2026-02-26

Plain-English Summary

This bill would likely establish or expand federal support for African American historical education, museums, cultural programs, or commemorative sites. It could fund initiatives that preserve and teach African American history through schools, public institutions, or community organizations. The measure would affect educators, students, cultural institutions, and communities interested in ensuring African American history is more widely studied and preserved.

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Subjects

Arts, Culture, Religion

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