African American History Act

12/30/2022, 4:48 AM

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.

Congress
117

Number
S - 3547

Introduced on
2022-02-01

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

2/1/2022

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and 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.

Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.

Policy Areas
Arts, Culture, Religion

Potential Impact
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

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Latest Summary3/10/2022

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

  • developin...

Latest Action2/1/2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.