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African American History Act
12/30/2022, 4:48 AM
Congressional Summary of S 3547
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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Current Status of Bill S 3547
Bill S 3547 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 1, 2022. Bill S 3547 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on February 1, 2022. Bill S 3547's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. as of February 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3547
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
7Democrat Cosponsors
7Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3547
Primary Policy Focus
Arts, Culture, ReligionPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional oversight
- Elementary and secondary education
- Foreign language and bilingual programs
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Museums, exhibitions, cultural centers
- Preschool education
- Racial and ethnic relations
- Smithsonian Institution
- Teaching, teachers, curricula
- U.S. history
Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 3547
African American History Act
African American History Act
A bill to authorize the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to support African American history education programs, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 3547
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