Senate Bill 4193
116th Congress(2019-2020)
1619 Act
Introduced
Introduced in Senate on Jul 2, 2020
Origin Chamber
Senate
Type
Bill
Bill
The primary form of legislative measure used to propose law. Depending on the chamber of origin, bills begin with a designation of either H.R. or S. Joint resolution is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
4193
Congress
116
Policy Area
Education
Education
Primary focus of measure is elementary, secondary, or higher education including special education and matters of academic performance, school administration, teaching, educational costs, and student aid.
No Senate votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
1619 Act
This bill expands the National Museum of African American History and Culture's educational programming.
Specifically, the bill requires the museum to develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding of notable events in African American history. It also authorizes various African American history education program activities to engage prospective and current teachers and educational leaders.
Additionally, the museum must maintain on its website a special section designated for African American history education resources.
July 2, 2020
07/02/2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
07/02/2020
Introduced in Senate
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:45:40 PM