This bill would give $4 million every year for five years to the National Museum of African American History and Culture. The money would be used to create new school lessons, digital tools, and traveling museum exhibits for students across the country.
The program focuses on teaching the full story of Black history in America. This includes the journey from Africa, the history of slavery and the civil rights movement, and the many ways African Americans have helped build and improve the United States.
Teachers would get extra help through new training workshops and a special fellowship program. The goal is to help educators feel more confident and prepared when teaching these topics in their classrooms.
The museum would also build a special website for students and families. This site would offer easy-to-use resources and help answer questions about African American history and culture.
While this bill focuses on African American history, it also says the government should do more to support accurate teaching about other groups, including Native Americans, Latinos, and Asian Americans.
Milestones
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Feb 26, 2026Senate
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Feb 26, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
African American History Act of 2026
Bill NumberS 3953
Congress119th Congress
ChamberSenate
Latest ActionRead twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
