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
Introduction
Dec 2021
Committee Review
Floor Vote
President
Introduced Dec 14, 2021
Last action Dec 14, 2021
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Full legislative history
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Total actions
2
Key actions
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Committee
1
Dec 14, 2021
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
lower
Dec 14, 2021
Introduced
Introduced in House
lower
1 primary · 68 co-sponsors
Sponsors
Role
Legislator
Party
State
District
P
Jamaal Bowman
DDemocratic
Co
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
Co
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
Co
Al Green
DDemocratic
Co
Al Lawson, Jr.
DDemocratic
Co
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
Co
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
Co
André Carson
DDemocratic
Co
Andy Levin
DDemocratic
Co
Anthony G. Brown
DDemocratic
Co
Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
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