H.R. 7549 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026
H.R. 7549 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Feb 12, 2026, sponsored by Kweisi Mfume with 37 co-sponsors.
During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 12, 2026
- Co-sponsors
- 37
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
Sponsor
Kweisi Mfume (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 37 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 12, 2026
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (Feb 12, 2026)
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Other Arts, Culture, Religion bills in the 119th Congress
- H.R. 1102: Commission To Study the Potential of a National Museum of Italian American History and Culture Act
- H.R. 1329: Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act
- H.R. 1330: Smithsonian National Museum of the American Latino Act
- H.R. 6467: National Museum of the Blind People’s Movement Act
- H.R. 7740: African American History Act of 2026
- H.R. 9558: 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act
- H.R. 10475: Protecting Our History Act of 2026
- H.R. 10527: Smithsonian Integrity and Historical Independence Act of 2026
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