Establish a national commission to create and promote educational resources about African American history in public schools.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with African American History Act of 2026?
The African American History Act of 2026 remains in the House Committee on House Administration and the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration as of June 25, 2026. Committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to move these bills forward, but most legislation ends due to committee inaction rather than a formal vote. No action has occurred on these bills since February 25, 2026.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by African American History Act of 2026 (H.R. 7740 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from S. 233 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
S. 233 (118th) →Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 765 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 765 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Kweisi Mfume (D-MD)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.
