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118th Congress Arts, Culture, Religion

S. 233: African American History Act

Introduced

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

Summary

Introduced in Senate, 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

10

Bipartisan support.

Who scored on this bill

6 points earned
  1. 1Cory Booker D-NJ SponsorDrew cross-party cosponsors, introduced2 events+6
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History

  1. Feb 2, 2023Introduced in the Senate by Cory Booker.
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  1. Feb 2, 2023Introduced in Senate
  2. Feb 2, 2023Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.