African American History Act

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 117 HR 6261, also known as the African American History Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a commission that will be responsible for creating a comprehensive study of the history of African Americans in the United States.

The commission will be made up of experts in African American history, as well as representatives from various educational institutions and cultural organizations. The goal of the commission is to provide a thorough examination of the contributions and experiences of African Americans throughout US history.

The commission will be tasked with producing a report that will be submitted to Congress and the President, outlining their findings and recommendations for how to better incorporate African American history into educational curriculums and public discourse. Overall, the African American History Act aims to ensure that the rich and diverse history of African Americans is properly recognized and celebrated in the United States. It seeks to promote a more inclusive and accurate understanding of American history for all citizens.