H.R. 703 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
Black History is American History Act
H.R. 703 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 1, 2023, sponsored by Joyce Beatty with 69 co-sponsors.
During the 118th Congress (2023–2024), Joe Biden was president, and Republicans held the House majority and Democrats the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Feb 1, 2023
- Co-sponsors
- 69
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
Black History is American History Act This bill requires entities (e.g., institutions of higher education, libraries, and museums), in order to be eligible for certain grants administered by the Department of Education (ED), to include Black history in their teaching of American history. It also requires Black history to be included in tests administered by the National Assessment of Educational Progress (NAEP).
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Joyce Beatty (D-OH). Co-sponsors: 69 Democrats.
Where it stands
- IntroducedFeb 1, 2023
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce. (Feb 1, 2023)
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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