Contact Congress about S. 3890: National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026

The bill would create a 12-member council on African American history and culture. It would review federal humanities work and recommend ways to preserve and share that history. The council would advise only, and it would end after 10 years.

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National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2026 is a Senate bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Latest action on S. 3890: Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people and groups that work on African American history and culture. That includes museums, archives, schools, scholars, cultural organizations, and community groups. It could also affect the National Endowment for the Humanities, because the agency would receive reports and advice from the new council. The public could see changes if the agency or the President later act on the council's ideas.

Why this matters: The bill matters because it would give African American history and culture a formal advisory group inside a major federal humanities agency. The council could point out gaps in current programs and suggest ways to better support museums, archives, schools, and community groups. Its advice could shape grants, partnerships, and public projects. But the council would only recommend changes, so its impact would depend on what federal leaders choose to do.

Key provisions in S. 3890

• The bill creates a 12-member National Council on African American History and Culture. The council would be part of the National Endowment for the Humanities.
• Council members must be private citizens with recognized knowledge, skill, or commitment tied to African American history and culture. Current federal employees could not serve.
• The council must be split evenly by party. Six members must be affiliated with the Democratic Party, and six must be affiliated with the Republican Party.
• The President chooses the Chairperson and Vice Chairperson from the council members. Those two leaders must come from different political parties.
• The first council terms would be staggered so every seat does not expire at once. Six members would serve 3 years, six would serve 5 years, and later members would serve 5-year terms.

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Questions people ask about S. 3890

What is S. 3890?

The bill would create a 12-member council on African American history and culture. It would review federal humanities work and recommend ways to preserve and share that history. The council would advise only, and it would end after 10 years.

How do I support or oppose S. 3890?

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Who should I contact about S. 3890?

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