To establish a National Council on African American History and Culture within the National Endowment for the Humanities, and for other purposes.

Sponsor: Kweisi Mfume (Democratic-MD)February 12, 2026

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Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

A new federal council would work to preserve and celebrate African American history and culture.

This bill would create a National Council on African American History and Culture within the National Endowment for the Humanities. This 12-member council would advise the government on how to better preserve and celebrate African American history, benefiting the public by promoting greater understanding of this heritage. The council would exist for 10 years if the bill becomes law.

What Would Change

Today, there is no dedicated National Council on African American History and Culture within the National Endowment for the Humanities. If this bill passes, a new 12-member council would be created to advise on and promote the preservation and celebration of African American history and culture for 10 years. This council would provide reports, evaluate programs, and recommend national policies.

Key Provisions

Creates a National Council on African American History and Culture within the National Endowment for the Humanities.
Requires the Council to provide yearly reports on efforts to preserve and celebrate African American history and culture.
Evaluates government programs related to African American history and culture and makes recommendations to the President.
Recommends national policies to promote understanding and preservation of African American history and culture.
Establishes a 12-member Council, with six members from the Democratic party and six from the Republican party.
Provides compensation and travel expenses for Council members for their work.

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HR 7549 · 119th Congress · February 12, 2026 · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 10/10

To establish a National Council on African American History and Culture within the National Endowment for the Humanities, and for other purposes.

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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