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BillHR 7549 · 119

National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

Introduced
Feb 12, 2026
Cosponsors
34
Traction
0
Last Action
Feb 12, 2026

Bill Summary

Establishes a national council to promote and preserve African American history and culture. Funds initiatives to educate the public about African American heritage and contributions.

Sponsored By

Kweisi Mfume
Democrat · Maryland · House

Bill Journey

  1. Feb 12, 2026
  3. Feb 12, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects African American communities and the general public by providing a national platform to showcase their history and cultural achievements. It also impacts educators and cultural institutions by providing resources and initiatives to incorporate African American history and culture into educational programs and exhibits.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
34backers
  • Democratic34
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

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Cosponsors (34)

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMedia & Culture
CommitteeCommittee on Education and Workforce
IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
Last UpdatedFeb 12, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Subjects
  • Culture

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.