S4767Referred to Committee

Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

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Introduced
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Passed One Chamber
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Passed Both
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Signed into Law
119th
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2026-06-11
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Tim Scott
Tim Scott
Republican · SC · Senator
Votes with party: 77.4% (863 recorded votes)

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

2026-07-21

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Plain-English Summary

The bill 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 affects historians, educators, students, and communities interested in learning about African American history and civil rights. The measure is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

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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] [S. 4767 Introduced in Senate (IS)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. 4767 To extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES June 11, 2026 Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself and Ms. Blunt Rochester) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and 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 enactment of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act''. <all>
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