HR 7549·Federal·house
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026
In CommitteeFiled Feb 12, 2026
Sponsor: Rep. Mfume, Kweisi [D-MD-7] (D)
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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
Feb 12, 2026
Summary
The bill establishes a National Council on African American History and Culture inside the National Endowment for the Humanities. It appoints twelve private citizens—six Democrats and six Republicans—to advise on preserving and celebrating African American history. The council will issue reports and recommendations to improve related programs and policies.
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