Bills · HR 7740
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 7740Arts, Culture, Religion
African American History Act of 2026
INTRO FEB 26· LAST ACTION FEB 26
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it aims to ensure a more comprehensive and accurate understanding of African American history across the nation. If passed, it would provide dedicated resources to a leading institution to develop and spread educational content that highlights the significant contributions, struggles, and innovations of African Americans, from the African diaspora to the present day. This could help fill gaps in current educational offerings and provide teachers with high-quality, research-backed materials.
If the bill doesn't pass, the National Museum of African American History and Culture would likely continue its current educational efforts but without this specific authorization and potentially without dedicated new funding, limiting its ability to expand reach, develop new programs, or offer extensive teacher training and resources on a national scale. It addresses the ongoing conversation about the importance of inclusive history education and how historical understanding shapes contemporary society.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Authorizes the National Museum of African American History and Culture to develop and make available accurate, relevant, and accessible resources on African American history, including digital tools and traveling exhibitions.
This ensures the creation and broad distribution of reliable educational content to a wide audience.
PROVISION 02
Empowers the Director to provide professional development for teachers, operate a teacher fellowship program, and engage with schools to integrate African American history into curricula.
This directly supports educators in teaching African American history effectively and encourages its inclusion in school lessons nationwide.
PROVISION 03
Allows the museum to expand its collection acquisition and access processes, including staffing, conservation, and digitization of historical items.
This helps preserve and make more African American historical artifacts and information available to researchers and the public.
PROVISION 04
Requires the Director to submit annual reports to Congress and the public, detailing how the allocated funds were used for educational activities and the overall purpose of the Act.
This ensures transparency and accountability for the use of public funds and the program's progress.
SPONSORSHIP
1 + 97
D· Maryland
YRS IN OFFICE
39
BILLS LED
16
COSPONSOR BREAKDOWNBIPARTISAN · 0%
DEM 97 REP 0 IND 0
ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 26
Introduced in House
FEB 26
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 7740
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 26, 2026
Last actionFeb 26, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMITTEE ON HOUSE ADMINISTRATION · INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2026
House BillHR 7740Arts, Culture, Religion
African American History Act of 2026
INTRODUCED FEB 26, 2026· LAST ACTION FEB 26, 2026
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READING
7 min
COSPONSORS
97
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