National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

This bill establishes the National Council on African American History and Culture within the National Endowment for the Humanities. The 12-member council, appointed by the President with Senate approval, must include equal numbers of Democratic and Republican members, prioritize diverse representation (women, people of color, individuals with disabilities), and feature experts in African American history and culture. The council’s duties include evaluating National Endowment programs, gathering information on African American cultural preservation, and making recommendations to improve policies supporting this history and culture. The council will operate for 10 years and requires 9 members to meet.