HR9269Referred to Committee

Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

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Introduced
In Committee
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-06-11
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8
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James E. Clyburn
James E. Clyburn
Democrat · SC · Representative
Votes with party: 97.8% (633 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (8)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

2026-08-26

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Plain-English Summary

The proposal would continue funding and operations for the African American Civil Rights Network, which works to preserve and share the history of the civil rights movement through education and historical sites. This network helps Americans learn about important events and figures in African American history and civil rights struggles. The extension would keep this program running beyond its current expiration date.

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Subjects

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9269 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9269 To extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2026 Mr. Clyburn (for himself, Mr. Carey, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Bell, Mr. Cohen, and Mr. McCormick) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION. Section 308404 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking ``7 years after the date of enactment of this chapter'' and inserting ``10 years after the date of the enactment of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act''. <all>
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