Congress·In Committee·H.R. 7549

African American History: New National Council

National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

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This bill would create a new 12-member group called the National Council on African American History and Culture. This group would work within the National Endowment for the Humanities to help the government better understand and protect Black history.
The council would be made up of private citizens who are experts in history and culture. To ensure the group stays balanced, the law requires that exactly six members be Democrats and six be Republicans, and the leaders of the group must come from different parties.
These experts would be responsible for watching over museums and cultural groups across the country. They would write reports on how the government can do a better job of celebrating the ways African Americans have helped build the nation's economy and politics.
If the bill becomes law, the council would exist for 10 years. Members would be paid for the days they work and would meet at least twice a year to discuss new national policies for cultural preservation.

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Feb 12, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Feb 12, 2026

Introduced in House

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Congressional Bill

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National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

Bill NumberHR 7549

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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