Us Congress 2025-2026 Regular Session

Us Congress House Bill HB1359

Introduced
2/13/25  

Caption

Black History Matters Act This bill directs the National Museum of African American History and Culture to study and report on Black history education in public elementary and secondary schools. Among other elements, the study must (1) identify the states and local educational agencies that require (and those that do not require) Black history education as part of the curriculum taught in public elementary and secondary schools, (2) assess the quality of Black history education provided by schools, and (3) assess the types and quality of instructional material used to teach students about Black history.

Congress_id

119-HR-1359

Policy_area

Education

Introduced_date

2025-02-13

Companion Bills

No companion bills found.

Previously Filed As

US HB703

Black History is American History Act

US HB971

Black History Matters Act

US HB5719

Black Panther Party National Historical Park Act

US SB3019

Native Histories and Cultures Education Act of 2023

US HR1513

Affirming the term "woke" and its historical connection to Black history, Black liberation movements, and social justice.

US HB6101

National Museum of American LGBTQI+ History and Culture Act

US HB727

National Council on African American History and Culture Act of 2023

US HR1040

Recognizing and celebrating the significance of Black History Month.

US HR184

Original Black History Month Resolution of 2023

US HR160

Recognizing Black History Month as an important time to celebrate the remarkable and unique contributions of all LGBTQI+ Black Americans in United States history.

Similar Bills

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