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H.R.1394: Black History is American History Act
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 26, 2021
- Latest Major Action Feb. 26, 2021
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
67 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 26, 2021
Bill Summary
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). Specifically, the bill mandates...
(Source: Library of Congress)
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Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Feb. 26, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
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Feb. 26, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) |