HR7740Referred to Committee

African American History Act of 2026

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-26
Introduced
97
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Kweisi Mfume
Kweisi Mfume
Democrat · MD · Representative
Votes with party: 98.3% (518 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (97)

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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

2026-02-26

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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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Arts, Culture, Religion
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