African American History Act of 2026

This bill would allow the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to use federal funds for African American history education programs. Allowed uses include creating educational resources, traveling exhibitions, research, language translation, expanding the museum's collections, and training teachers, including through a teacher fellowship program. The Director could also build website content for educators, students, and families. The Director would report to Congress and the public each year and brief congressional committees, with these duties ending on September 30, 2030. The bill would authorize $4 million per year for fiscal years 2027 through 2031.

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Sponsors

• Cory A. Booker Democrat sponsor
• 7 cosponsors