Bill · S. 3953· Senate(119-S-3953)
African American History Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 2/26/2026
- Last activity
- 2/26/2026 — Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Cory Booker
- Cosponsors
- - 6 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The African American History Act of 2026 authorizes the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture to support various history education programs. The bill allows for the development of resources, scholarly work, and professional development for educators. It also includes provisions for digital content, website maintenance, and translation of museum work. The Director is empowered to engage with the public and various educational institutions through these initiatives. Additionally, the act mandates annual reports to Congress and periodic briefings to specific committees.
Yes· 3 of 11
Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8
The bill specifically funds the preservation and education of African American history and culture.
Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated?+7
The bill promotes racial equity by funding educational resources and programs centered on African American history.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The bill provides for digital resources and educational tools designed for students.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Educational Access: The Director can develop and make available accurate and accessible resources, including digital, print, and traveling exhibitions, to promote the understanding of African American history (Section 3(a)(1)).
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Professional Development for Educators: The bill allows for teacher trainings, workshops, and a teacher fellowship program to support leaders in African American history education (Section 3(a)(7)(B)).
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Increased Curriculum Integration: The act encourages engagement with State and local education leaders to help adopt these resources into curricula across diverse disciplines (Section 3(a)(7)(C)).
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Digital Learning Opportunities: The Director can develop and maintain website content specifically designated for educators, students, and families to improve their understanding of history (Section 3(b)(1)).
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Expanded Collection Access: The bill supports expanding collection acquisition and access through staffing, conservation, and digitization (Section 3(a)(6)).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts or burdens are mentioned in the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For African Americans+8Good For Students+5Good For Children+3Good For Asian Americans+2Good For Hispanic Americans+2Good For Native Americans+2Good For Women+2
- Education And Technology
- Increases Public School Funding+5Increases Scientific Research Funding+3
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Racial Equity+7
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+2
- 3/25/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 3/2/2026
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- 2/26/2026
- Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in Senate
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