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African American History Act

USA117th CongressS-3547| Senate 
| Updated: 2/1/2022
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (7)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Timeline
Dec 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6261
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • December 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6261
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6261: African American History Act
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.
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Timeline
Dec 14, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 117-6261
Introduced in House
Feb 1, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Feb 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • December 14, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 117-6261
    Introduced in House


  • February 1, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 1, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (7)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Benjamin L. Cardin (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HR 117-6261: African American History Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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