S 4193
116th Congress
Senate
Education
Congressional oversight
Education programs funding
Elementary and secondary education
Government information and archives
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
Racial and ethnic relations
Teaching, teachers, curricula
U.S. history
1619 Act
Everywhere this bill has been
2 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Jul 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Plain-English summary
1619 Act
This bill expands the National Museum of African American History and Culture's educational programming.
Specifically, the bill requires the museum to develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding of notable events in African American history. It also authorizes various African American history education program activities to engage prospective and current teachers and educational leaders.
Additionally, the museum must maintain on its website a special section designated for African American history education resources.
What's happening now
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Committees of jurisdiction
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