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HRES 1088ReferredFederalhouse

Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black history museums and cultural institutions.

Introduced February 26, 2026Last action February 26, 2026
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This bill is a resolution introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that formally recognizes and celebrates the importance of Black history museums and cultural institutions across the United States. Rather than creating a new law, spending money, or establishing a new program, this type of measure is largely symbolic — it expresses the official sentiment of Congress on a particular topic. The bill has been referred to two House committees, the Committee on Natural Resources and the Committee on Education and Workforce, for further review.

The resolution highlights the role that Black history museums and cultural institutions play in preserving and sharing the history, experiences, and contributions of Black Americans. These institutions — which can include museums, cultural centers, archives, and heritage sites — serve as important educational resources for communities across the country. By passing such a resolution, Congress would be going on record to acknowledge their significance to American history and culture.

This bill does not directly affect individuals in a legal or financial way, meaning it does not change any laws, create new government programs, or allocate federal funding. It would primarily affect Black history museums and cultural organizations in a symbolic sense, by giving them formal recognition from the federal legislature. Members of the public, educators, students, and anyone who values the preservation of Black history and culture may find this resolution meaningful as a statement of Congressional acknowledgment and support.

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Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

February 26, 2026

Sponsor

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Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7]DMA

Committees

Natural Resources

Legislative History

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 26, 2026

Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Feb 26, 2026

Submitted in House

Feb 26, 2026

Submitted in House

Feb 26, 2026