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1619 Act

USA116th CongressS-4193| Senate 
| Updated: 7/2/2020
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (19)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
1619 Act This bill expands the National Museum of African American History and Culture's educational programming. Specifically, the bill requires the museum to develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding of notable events in African American history. It also authorizes various African American history education program activities to engage prospective and current teachers and educational leaders. Additionally, the museum must maintain on its website a special section designated for African American history education resources.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2144
Introduced in House
Jul 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • April 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2144
    Introduced in House


  • July 2, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 2, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Education

Congressional oversightEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRacial and ethnic relationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. history

1619 Act

USA116th CongressS-4193| Senate 
| Updated: 7/2/2020
1619 Act This bill expands the National Museum of African American History and Culture's educational programming. Specifically, the bill requires the museum to develop and nationally disseminate accurate, relevant, and accessible resources to promote understanding of notable events in African American history. It also authorizes various African American history education program activities to engage prospective and current teachers and educational leaders. Additionally, the museum must maintain on its website a special section designated for African American history education resources.
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Timeline
Apr 9, 2019

Latest Companion Bill Action

HR 116-2144
Introduced in House
Jul 2, 2020
Introduced in Senate
Jul 2, 2020
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
  • April 9, 2019

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HR 116-2144
    Introduced in House


  • July 2, 2020
    Introduced in Senate


  • July 2, 2020
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Gary C. Peters

Gary C. Peters

Democratic Senator

Michigan

Cosponsors (19)
Tammy Duckworth (Democratic)Margaret Wood Hassan (Democratic)Kirsten E. Gillibrand (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Christopher A. Coons (Democratic)Mark R. Warner (Democratic)Amy Klobuchar (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Kyrsten Sinema (Independent)Sheldon Whitehouse (Democratic)Jacky Rosen (Democratic)Debbie Stabenow (Democratic)Tina Smith (Democratic)Sherrod Brown (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Tammy Baldwin (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Rules and Administration Committee

Education

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightEducation programs fundingElementary and secondary educationGovernment information and archivesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRacial and ethnic relationsTeaching, teachers, curriculaU.S. history