National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

Key Points

• This bill creates a new group called the National Council on African American History and Culture. It would be part of the National Endowment for the Humanities and focus on making sure Black history and culture are protected and celebrated across the country.
• The council will have 12 members appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. To keep things fair, the law requires six members from the Democratic party and six from the Republican party. Also, the leader and the deputy leader of the group cannot belong to the same political party, and at least nine members must be present to hold official meetings.
• The group's main job is to study how the U.S. is currently handling Black history and suggest new national policies. They will look at how museums are doing and check if government programs are doing a good job teaching the public about how African Americans have helped the country succeed in business, art, and politics.
• Members will be paid for the days they work and will serve five-year terms. The council is set to run for 10 years. During that time, it will provide regular reports to help the government decide where to focus its efforts and funding to support historical research and cultural projects.

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