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African American History Act

USA118th CongressS-233| Senate 
| Updated: 2/2/2023
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Peter Welch (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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Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3547
African American History Act
Feb 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-765
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 2, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3547
    African American History Act


  • February 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-765
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 2, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HR 118-765: African American History Act

African American History Act

USA118th CongressS-233| Senate 
| Updated: 2/2/2023
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

Bill from Previous Congress

S 117-3547
African American History Act
Feb 2, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 118-765
Introduced in House
Feb 2, 2023
Introduced in Senate
Feb 2, 2023
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 117-3547
    African American History Act


  • February 2, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 118-765
    Introduced in House


  • February 2, 2023
    Introduced in Senate


  • February 2, 2023
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Cory A. Booker

Cory A. Booker

Democratic Senator

New Jersey

Cosponsors (10)
Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Peter Welch (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HR 118-765: African American History Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted