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H.R. 6261 · 117th Congress

African American History Act

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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 117th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.

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68 cosponsors · 68 D
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53 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.

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

What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in House · Dec 14, 2021

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.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov

About this bill and sources

Official title: African American History Act

Latest action (Dec 14, 2021): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion · Origin: House · Introduced: Dec 14, 2021

Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)

No recorded floor vote found.