119 hr 7740
African American History Act of 2026
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- 1Introduced / Referred
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- 2Committee
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- 3Discharge
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- 4Calendar
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- 5Floor
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- 6Resolving Differences
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- 7President
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- 8Becomes Law / Vetoed
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Latest action
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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"constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 38 (Thursday, February 26, 2026)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. MFUME:\nH.R. 7740.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle I, Section 8, Clause 18\n[Page H2333]\n</pre>"
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