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118th Congress Arts, Culture, Religion

H.R. 765: African American History Act

Introduced

  1. Introduced (completed)Feb 2, 2023
  2. Passed House (not reached)
  3. Passed Senate (not reached)
  4. To the President (not reached)
  5. Became law (not reached)

Summary

Introduced in House, Feb 2, 2023

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.
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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.

Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.

Roll calls

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Amendments

0 offered

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Cosponsors

122

Who scored on this bill

18 points earned
  1. 1Jamaal Bowman D-NY SponsorReached a cosponsor milestone, introduced4 events+18
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History

  1. Feb 2, 2023Introduced in the House by Jamaal Bowman.
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  1. Feb 2, 2023Introduced in House
  2. Feb 2, 2023Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.