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Black History Matters Act

USA119th CongressHR-1359| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (38)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Sylvester Turner (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill, known as the Black History Matters Act , mandates that the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture conduct a comprehensive study on Black history education efforts within public elementary and secondary schools. The study is required to commence within 180 days of the bill's enactment and must be completed within three years. Following its completion, a detailed report summarizing the study's findings will be submitted to Congress. The study will specifically identify which states and local educational agencies require Black history education and which do not. It will also assess the quality of Black history education , examining indicators such as in-class discussions, educational activities, and project-based learning. Furthermore, the study will analyze the types and quality of instructional materials used, the duration and comprehensiveness of related courses, and the methods employed to assess students' knowledge of Black history, which is defined to include the study of racism and its historical roots.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-971
Black History Matters Act
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-971
    Black History Matters Act


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Education

Congressional oversightElementary and secondary educationGovernment studies and investigationsRacial and ethnic relationsTeaching, teachers, curricula

Black History Matters Act

USA119th CongressHR-1359| House 
| Updated: 2/13/2025
This bill, known as the Black History Matters Act , mandates that the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture conduct a comprehensive study on Black history education efforts within public elementary and secondary schools. The study is required to commence within 180 days of the bill's enactment and must be completed within three years. Following its completion, a detailed report summarizing the study's findings will be submitted to Congress. The study will specifically identify which states and local educational agencies require Black history education and which do not. It will also assess the quality of Black history education , examining indicators such as in-class discussions, educational activities, and project-based learning. Furthermore, the study will analyze the types and quality of instructional materials used, the duration and comprehensiveness of related courses, and the methods employed to assess students' knowledge of Black history, which is defined to include the study of racism and its historical roots.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 118-971
Black History Matters Act
Feb 13, 2025
Introduced in House
Feb 13, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 118-971
    Black History Matters Act


  • February 13, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • February 13, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Bonnie Watson Coleman

Bonnie Watson Coleman

Democratic Representative

New Jersey

Cosponsors (38)
Dwight Evans (Democratic)Stacey E. Plaskett (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Jonathan L. Jackson (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Shontel M. Brown (Democratic)Frederica S. Wilson (Democratic)Troy A. Carter (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Delia C. Ramirez (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Shri Thanedar (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)LaMonica McIver (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Wesley Bell (Democratic)Timothy M. Kennedy (Democratic)Lois Frankel (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Maxine Waters (Democratic)Summer L. Lee (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Bennie G. Thompson (Democratic)Sylvester Turner (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Valerie P. Foushee (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightElementary and secondary educationGovernment studies and investigationsRacial and ethnic relationsTeaching, teachers, curricula