S3890Referred 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
5
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Angela D. Alsobrooks
Angela D. Alsobrooks
Democrat · MD · Senator
Votes with party: 62.5% (320 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (5)

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

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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, research, and public awareness about African American contributions to American history and society. The council would likely coordinate with museums, schools, and cultural organizations to develop programs and resources that help Americans better understand African American heritage and accomplishments. This would affect educators, students, cultural institutions, and the general public interested in learning about this important part of American history.

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Arts, Culture, Religion
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