National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2023
This bill establishes a 12-member National Council on African American History and Culture within the National Endowment for the Humanities. The Council, appointed by the President with Senate approval, advises the Endowment on preserving and celebrating African-American history and culture. Its key duties include evaluating existing humanities programs, gathering information on cultural trends, and making recommendations to improve support for African-American cultural preservation. The Council will operate for 10 years, reporting annually to the Endowment's Chairperson.
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Introduced Feb 1, 2023
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Feb 1, 2023
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