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H.R. 6261 (117th)

African American History Act

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Introduced

14 December 2021

Last action

14 December 2021 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Sponsors

Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9], Rep. Payne, Donald M., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Rep. García, Jesús G. "Chuy" [D-IL-4], Rep. Johnson, Eddie Bernice [D-TX-30], David Scott, Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7], Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5], Rep. Jones, Mondaire [D-NY-17], Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Tlaib, Rashida [D-MI-12], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Moore, Gwen [D-WI-4], Rep. Watson Coleman, Bonnie [D-NJ-12], Rep. Khanna, Ro [D-CA-17], Rep. Lee, Barbara [D-CA-12], Rep. Evans, Dwight [D-PA-3], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Williams, Nikema [D-GA-5], Rep. Cárdenas, Tony [D-CA-29], Rep. Bush, Cori [D-MO-1], Rep. Brown, Anthony G. [D-MD-4], Rep. Meeks, Gregory W. [D-NY-5], Rep. Connolly, Gerald E. [D-VA-11], Rep. Wilson, Frederica S. [D-FL-24], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Blumenauer, Earl [D-OR-3], Kaiali'i Kahele, Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Rep. Jayapal, Pramila [D-WA-7], Rep. Vargas, Juan [D-CA-52], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. McCollum, Betty [D-MN-4], Rep. Adams, Alma S. [D-NC-12], Rep. Levin, Andy [D-MI-9], Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3], Rep. Butterfield, G. K. [D-NC-1], Rep. Horsford, Steven [D-NV-4], Rep. Lawrence, Brenda L. [D-MI-14], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. Kelly, Robin L. [D-IL-2], Rep. Auchincloss, Jake [D-MA-4], Rep. Meng, Grace [D-NY-6], Rep. Rush, Bobby L. [D-IL-1], Rep. Bass, Karen [D-CA-37], Rep. Ocasio-Cortez, Alexandria [D-NY-14]

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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.

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  1. 14 December 2021

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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  2. 14 December 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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  3. 14 December 2021

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

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