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S. 4193

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A bill to develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding about African-American history.
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Committee
Latest Action · July 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Congress
116th (2019–2021)
Introduced
July 2, 2020
Sponsor
Sen. Gary PetersD
Cosponsors (19)
18D 0R
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1619 Act This bill expands the National Museum of African American History and Culture's educational programming. Specifically, the bill requires the museum to develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding of notable events in African American history. It also authorizes various African American history education program activities to engage prospective and current teachers and educational leaders. Additionally, the museum must maintain on its website a special section designated for African American history education resources.

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