The African American History Act of 2026 authorizes the National Museum of African American History and Culture to develop and expand educational programs focused on African American history and contributions to American society. The bill allows the museum's director to create digital and in-person resources, provide teacher training and professional development, partner with schools at all levels, conduct research, and maintain a dedicated website for educators, students, and families. The legislation funds these activities with $4 million per year from fiscal year 2027 through 2031, and requires the museum director to submit annual reports to Congress and brief relevant committees on how the funds are being used. The bill also expresses Congress's view that accurate, equity-focused history education about African Americans and other minority groups should be a federal priority, with similar efforts encouraged at other Smithsonian museums covering Native American, Latino, and women's history.
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