H.R. 727 · 118th Congress · 2023–2024
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2023
H.R. 727 in the 118th Congress (2023–2024) was introduced on Feb 1, 2023, sponsored by Kweisi Mfume with 67 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
- 67
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
What it does
National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2023 This bill establishes within the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) a National Council on African American History and Culture.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Kweisi Mfume (D-MD). Co-sponsors: 67 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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- H.R. 8231: James Earl Jones Congressional Gold Medal Act
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From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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