National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

Senate Bill

S. 3890

119th Congress

National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

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Introduced:Feb 12, 2026

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Summary

This bill would create a National Council on African American History and Culture. The council would likely advise on matters related to preserving, promoting, and educating the public about African American history and cultural contributions. Based on the title, it appears the council would be established or begin operations in 2026.

Latest Action

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Introduced2/12/2026

StatusRead twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

ChamberSenate

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National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

This bill would create a National Council on African American History and Culture. The council would likely advise on matters related to preserving, promoting, and educating the public about African American history and cultural contributions. Based on the tit

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This bill would create a National Council on African American History and Culture. The council would likely advise on matters related to preserving, promoting, and educating the public about African American history and cultural contributions. Based on the title, it appears the council would be established or begin operations in 2026.

Bill Number: 3890
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Title: National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026
Bill Number: 3890
Sponsor: No sponsor
Status: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Introduced: 2/12/2026
Summary: This bill would create a National Council on African American History and Culture. The council would likely advise on matters related to preserving, promoting, and educating the public about African American history and cultural contributions. Based on the title, it appears the council would be esta

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would create a National Council on African American History and Culture. The council would likely advise on matters related to preserving, promoting, and educating the public about African American history and cultural contributions. Based on the title, it appears the council would be established or begin operations in 2026.

Last updated: 2/26/2026

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

The bill establishes a National Council on African American History and Culture.
The council would focus on African American historical and cultural matters at the national level.
The legislation is titled to take effect or be implemented in 2026.
The bill is currently under review by the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
This type of council typically provides recommendations and guidance on preservation, education, and public awareness efforts.

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This bill would primarily affect federal cultural and educational agencies, museums, historical societies, and educational institutions that work with African American history and culture. It could influence how African American history is preserved, presented, and taught nationally. The council would likely impact historians, educators, cultural organizations, and the general public seeking to learn about African American contributions to American history.

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Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

3890, 119th Congress (2026). "National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-s-3890

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