Bill117th CongressFiled Dec 14, 2021Arts, Culture, Religion
H.R. 6261
African American History Act
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Dec 14, 2021)
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 happenedDec 14, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Bowman, Jamaal [D-NY-16](D-NY)Sponsor
68 cosponsors68 D
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- Introduced in HouseDec 14, 2021
- Dec 14, 2021IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Introduced in House