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.
Congressional oversightElementary and secondary educationForeign language and bilingual programsInternet, web applications, social mediaMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPreschool educationRacial and ethnic relationsSmithsonian InstitutionTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. history
African American History Act
USA117th CongressS-3547| Senate
| Updated: 2/1/2022
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.
Congressional oversightElementary and secondary educationForeign language and bilingual programsInternet, web applications, social mediaMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersPreschool educationRacial and ethnic relationsSmithsonian InstitutionTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. history