Bill117th CongressFiled Feb 1, 2022Arts, Culture, Religion
S. 3547
African American History Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Feb 1, 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
- 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.
What just happenedFeb 1, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Who’s behind it
Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ](D-NJ)Sponsor
7 cosponsors7 D
7cosponsors1committees2actions1related bills10subjects
- Introduced in SenateFeb 1, 2022
- Feb 1, 2022IntroReferral
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Rules and Administration Committee - Feb 1, 2022IntroReferral10000
Introduced in Senate