HR 765 United States House · 118th Congress

African American History Act

HR 765, the African American History Act, authorizes $2 million annually for the National Museum of African American History and Culture to develop educational resources and programs about African American history. The bill directs the museum to create accessible teaching materials, support teacher professional development, and expand digital content for schools and the public, focusing on contributions, civil rights, and historical contexts. It requires annual reports to Congress and expires in 2028. The program directly supports educators, students, and families in learning about African American history through museums, schools, and online platforms.
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Introduced Feb 2, 2023 Last action Feb 2, 2023
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Photo of Jamaal Bowman
Jamaal Bowman
DDemocratic
NY
16
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Photo of Adam B. Schiff
Adam B. Schiff
DDemocratic
CA
n/a
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Photo of Adriano Espaillat
Adriano Espaillat
DDemocratic
NY
13
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Photo of Al Green
Al Green
DDemocratic
TX
9
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Photo of Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez
DDemocratic
NY
14
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Photo of Alma S. Adams
Alma S. Adams
DDemocratic
NC
12
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Photo of André Carson
André Carson
DDemocratic
IN
7
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Photo of Ann M. Kuster
Ann M. Kuster
DDemocratic
NH
2
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Photo of Ayanna Pressley
Ayanna Pressley
DDemocratic
MA
7
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Photo of Barbara Lee
Barbara Lee
DDemocratic
CA
12
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Photo of Becca Balint
Becca Balint
DDemocratic
VT
At-Large