HR 6261 United States House · 117th Congress

African American History Act

Summary
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.
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Dec 2021
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Introduced Dec 14, 2021 Last action Dec 14, 2021
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Dec 14, 2021
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Dec 14, 2021
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1 primary · 68 co-sponsors

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Photo of Jamaal Bowman
Jamaal Bowman
DDemocratic
NY
16
Co
Photo of Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
CA
n/a
Co
Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
Co
Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
Co
Photo of Al Lawson, Jr.
Al Lawson, Jr.
DDemocratic
FL
5
Co
Photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
NY
14
Co
Photo of Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
NC
12
Co
Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
Co
Photo of Andy Levin
Andy Levin
DDemocratic
MI
9
Co
Photo of Anthony G. Brown
Anthony G. Brown
DDemocratic
MD
4
Co
Photo of Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
MA
7