Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions.
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Latest Action · February 26, 2026
Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
H.Res. 1088 is a symbolic resolution that recognizes and celebrates the importance of Black history museums and cultural institutions across the United States. The resolution acknowledges that 2026 marks both the 100th anniversary of Black History Month and the nation's 250th anniversary, and it emphasizes that these institutions are essential to telling America's complete and accurate history. The resolution affects all Americans by calling on federal agencies like the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, and the National Park Service to strengthen their support and partnerships with Black museums and cultural institutions. The measure also encourages the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission to work with these institutions in planning 250th anniversary celebrations, and it calls on all Americans to visit these museums, support them through attendance and donations, and recognize them as authoritative sources for historical truth. There is no funding amount or specific timeline mentioned in the resolution, as it is primarily a statement of congressional recognition and values rather than appropriations legislation.
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