HR9269Referred to Committee

Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

Introduced

In Committee

Passed One Chamber

Passed Both

Signed into Law

119th

Congress

2026-06-11

Introduced

Cosponsors

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Type

Sponsor

James E. Clyburn

Democrat · SC · Representative

Votes with party: 97.8% (633 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (8)

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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.

2026-08-26

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Committee Activity

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House Committee on Natural ResourcesReferred To · 2026-06-11

Plain-English Summary

The proposal would continue funding and operations for the African American Civil Rights Network, which works to preserve and share the history of the civil rights movement through education and historical sites. This network helps Americans learn about important events and figures in African American history and civil rights struggles. The extension would keep this program running beyond its current expiration date.

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Subjects

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

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[Congressional Bills 119th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H.R. 9269 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 9269 To extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES June 11, 2026 Mr. Clyburn (for himself, Mr. Carey, Ms. Sewell, Mr. Fleischmann, Mr. Davis of Illinois, Mr. Fitzpatrick, Mr. Bell, Mr. Cohen, and Mr. McCormick) introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Natural Resources _______________________________________________________________________ A BILL To extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network. Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This Act may be cited as the ``Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act''. SEC. 2. EXTENSION OF AUTHORIZATION. Section 308404 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking ``7 years after the date of enactment of this chapter'' and inserting ``10 years after the date of the enactment of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act''. <all>

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