A bill to extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network.
Introduced June 11, 2026 · Last action June 11, 2026
Plain English Summary
This bill extends the authorization period for the African American Civil Rights Network, a program that preserves, documents, and interprets African American civil rights history at designated sites and through educational initiatives. The bill allows the Network to continue operating beyond its current authorization deadline.
Who benefits
Historians, educators, and institutions specializing in African American history and civil rights; operators of historic sites, museums, and visitor centers participating in the Network; educational organizations and schools using Network resources; African American communities whose historical narratives are preserved and promoted through the Network
Who pays / loses
Federal taxpayers funding the Network's operations; any competing federal programs or appropriations that may be affected if additional funding is allocated to extend the Network
Funding & Lobbying Interests
Museums, historical societies, and educational institutions focused on African American history and civil rights have financial interest in the Network's continuation. Public humanities organizations and institutions receiving federal support through the Network benefit from its reauthorization. No specific sponsor finance data was provided.
Political Impact
Affected Groups
African American students and community members accessing civil rights history through Network sites and programs; staff and operators of participating museums and historic sites; educators incorporating Network resources into curricula; visitors to African American civil rights heritage sites
Political Subtext
Proponents argue this bill preserves and honors African American civil rights history and ensures educational access to these narratives for future generations. No significant organized opposition to such preservation efforts is typically documented. The bill reflects broad consensus that documenting civil rights history serves educational and cultural purposes.
Real-World Stakes
Passage allows uninterrupted operation of historic sites, museums, and educational programs documenting African American civil rights history. Failure to reauthorize would force closure or reduction of services at Network-affiliated institutions, potentially limiting public access to civil rights history interpretation and educational resources.
Sponsor
Sponsor information not available.
Vote Record
No recorded votes.
Campaign Finance — Primary Sponsor
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501(c)(4) disclosure: Contributions from 501(c)(4) "dark money" organizations are not required to be publicly disclosed and are not reflected in the figures above. Data sourced from FEC public disclosure filings.
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