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

Introduced: July 2, 2020 Introduced by: Peters, Gary C. Democratic · Michigan See on congress.gov

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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 July 2, 2020

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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