National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

This bill would create a National Council on African American History and Culture within the National Endowment for the Humanities. The President, with Senate approval, would appoint 12 members who are private citizens, with six affiliated with the Democratic party and six with the Republican party. Members would serve five-year terms and be paid for days spent on Council work. The Council would report each year on the Endowment's work to preserve and celebrate African American history and culture, evaluate its programs, and recommend national policies. The Council would end 10 years after the law is enacted.

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Sponsors

• Kweisi Mfume Democrat sponsor
• 36 cosponsors