HRES1088Referred to Committee

Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions.

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2026-02-26
Introduced
59
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Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley
Democrat · MA · Representative
Votes with party: 96.5% (545 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (59)

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Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

2026-02-26

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Plain-English Summary

This resolution formally recognizes the importance of Black history museums and cultural institutions in preserving and sharing African American heritage with the public. The measure celebrates these institutions' role in education and community engagement, though it does not create new funding or programs but rather expresses congressional support for their work.

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Arts, Culture, Religion
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