This legislation, titled the African American History Act of 2026, authorizes the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture (NMAAHC) to establish and support African American history education programs. It defines "African American history" comprehensively, encompassing the history of African peoples from the diaspora through the present day, including slavery, abolition, reconstruction, civil rights movements, and the contributions of African Americans to society. The bill also defines "African American history education program" to include educational initiatives relating to African American life, art, history, and culture, utilizing digital technologies and collaborations with elementary, secondary, and postsecondary schools. The Director is empowered to use appropriated funds for various activities, including developing and making available accurate and accessible resources like digital content, print materials, and traveling exhibitions. These efforts are to be conducted through a social justice and anti-bias lens , involving expert convenings, public engagement, and content creation. The bill also supports creating scholarly work, providing language translation for NMAAHC materials, and expanding collection acquisition and access processes. Furthermore, it authorizes professional development for educators, such as workshops and teacher fellowship programs, and encourages engagement with State and local education leaders to integrate these resources into curricula. The legislation mandates the development and maintenance of online resources for educators, students, and families on the NMAAHC website to enhance awareness and understanding of African American history. The Director must submit annual reports to Congress detailing the use of funds and provide regular briefings on program activities. Congress expresses a sense that the accurate education of minority group histories, including African American, Hispanic and Latino, Asian American and Pacific Islander, and Native American history, is significant, and authorizes $4,000,000 annually for fiscal year 2027 and the subsequent four fiscal years to carry out the Act.