Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions.
Sponsored By: Representative Pressley
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Summary
Black history museums and cultural institutions would be recognized as essential pillars of America’s history and culture. The resolution frames the United States' 250th anniversary as a moment to center Black history and asks federal partners and the public to support that effort.
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- Black history museums and cultural institutions: The text highlights their role in preserving records and community-based narratives and notes there are over 500 local institutions.
- Local economies and jobs: It says these institutions educate millions each year and generate billions in economic activity while supporting hundreds of thousands of jobs through tourism and events.
- Federal agencies and the Semiquincentennial Commission: The resolution urges the National Endowment for the Humanities, the National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the National Park Service to ensure strong support and partnerships.
- Families and the public: It calls on Americans to visit, support, and use these museums to learn, confront efforts to erase Black history, and join 250th events that honor both struggle and joy.
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Pressley
MA • D
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Raskin
MD • D
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Salinas
OR • D
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Schakowsky
IL • D
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Scott, David
GA • D
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Sewell
AL • D
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Simon
CA • D
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Soto
FL • D
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Swalwell
CA • D
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Thompson (MS)
MS • D
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Titus
NV • D
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Tlaib
MI • D
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Rep. Tonko, Paul [D-NY-20]
NY • D
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Veasey
TX • D
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Watson Coleman
NJ • D
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Wilson (FL)
FL • D
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Beatty
OH • D
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Bell
MO • D
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Bishop
GA • D
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Bonamici
OR • D
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Budzinski
IL • D
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Carson
IN • D
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Cherfilus-McCormick
FL • D
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Clarke (NY)
NY • D
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Cleaver
MO • D
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Cohen
TN • D
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Davis (IL)
IL • D
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Dean (PA)
PA • D
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Elfreth
MD • D
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Evans (PA)
PA • D
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Fields
LA • D
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Figures
AL • D
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Foushee
NC • D
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Garcia (TX)
TX • D
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Garcia (IL)
IL • D
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Goldman (NY)
NY • D
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Grijalva
AZ • D
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Jackson (IL)
IL • D
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Johnson (GA)
GA • D
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Kamlager-Dove
CA • D
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Kelly (IL)
IL • D
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Kennedy (NY)
NY • D
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Lee (PA)
PA • D
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Lynch
MA • D
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McGovern
MA • D
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McIver
NJ • D
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Moulton
MA • D
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Nadler
NY • D
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Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]
DC • D
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Ocasio-Cortez
NY • D
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Pallone
NJ • D
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Rep. Quigley, Mike [D-IL-5]
IL • D
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Ramirez
IL • D
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Omar
MN • D
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Bynum
OR • D
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Stansbury
NM • D
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Strickland
WA • D
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Khanna
CA • D
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Mfume
MD • D
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Pingree
ME • D
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