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African American History Act

Introduced: February 1, 2022 Introduced by: Booker, Cory A. Democratic · New Jersey See on congress.gov
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Feb 1, 2022
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African American History Act

This bill authorizes the National Museum of African American History and Culture to carry out educational programs and related activities.

Such activities include

  • developing and making available accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote the understanding of African American history; and
  • expanding the collection acquisition and collection access processes, including conservation and digitization.

The museum may also develop and maintain on its website content designated for educators, students, and families to improve their awareness and understanding of African American history.

What's happening now February 1, 2022

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

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 6261 Identical bill African American History Act
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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Klobuchar, Amy
Minnesota · Feb 1, 2022
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Murphy, Christopher
Connecticut · Feb 1, 2022
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Van Hollen, Chris
Maryland · Feb 1, 2022
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 3547: African American History Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3547/
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"S. 3547: African American History Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-S-3547/.
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