US Federal 2025-2026 Regular Session

US Federal 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 HB2965

Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on Black history and Black literature to be used by school districts

US HB259

Requires the department of elementary and secondary education to develop a curriculum on Black history and Black literature to be used by school districts

US HB844

Black History is American History Act

US SR70

A RESOLUTION honoring the 22nd Black History Celebration and recognizing that Black history is American history.

US SR44

A RESOLUTION honoring the 21st Black History Celebration and recognizing that Black history is American history.

US SB967

Establishes the Black History Education and Awareness Act and designates the first week in February as Black History Week

US SB132

Establishes the Black History Education and Awareness Act and designates the first week in February as Black History Week

US HB706

Quality Basic Education Act; history of Black Americans; provide coursework

US S0308

Florida Museum of Black History

US S0466

Florida Museum of Black History

Similar Bills

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