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House Bill 7740
119th Congress(2025-2026)
African American History Act of 2026
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Introduced in House on Feb 26, 2026
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The bill aims to support the National Museum of African American History and Culture in developing educational resources and programming related to African American history, using a social justice and anti-bias lens. It empowers the Director to use funds to create, disseminate, and maintain digital resources, promote discourse, and engage various audiences. The bill also authorizes the Director to create, expand, and disseminate scholarly work, enhance the collection acquisition process, and augment African American history education programs. Additionally, it requires the submission of annual reports and briefings to Congress and expresses the sense of Congress on the significance of education about minority groups in America. An authorization of $4,000,000 is provided annually for the next five fiscal years.

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Introduced
Feb 26, 2026
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Feb 26, 2026
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Bill Number
7740
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119
Policy Area
Arts, Culture, Religion
Arts, Culture, Religion
Primary focus of measure is art, literature, performing arts in all formats; arts and humanities funding; libraries, exhibitions, cultural centers; sound recording, motion pictures, television and film; cultural property and resources; cultural relations; and religion. Measures concerning intellectual property aspects of the arts may fall under Commerce policy area. Measures concerning religious freedom may fall under Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues policy area.
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Text (1)
February 26, 2026
Actions (2)
02/26/2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
02/26/2026
Introduced in House
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H.R.7740 119 African American History Act of 2026
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