Bill extends African American Civil Rights Network authorization to 10 years
In markupH.R. 9269Latest action
Sponsor: James E. Clyburn · Representative · SC
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Official title: Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
119th Congress
Topics: Rights & liberties
Introduced:
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HR 9269 extends the African American Civil Rights Network's legal authorization from 7 to 10 years, preventing its expiration.
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What does this do?
This bill extends the legal authorization period for the African American Civil Rights Network, a National Park Service program documenting civil rights history sites, people, and events. It changes the program's operating deadline from 7 years to 10 years from when this extension becomes law, since the original authorization was about to expire.
Who does it affect?
The National Park Service manages the network; historians, museums, educators, and local communities involved in civil rights history sites are affected. Visitors to civil rights museums and historic sites may also notice effects.
Why does it matter?
Without this extension, the network's legal authority would have expired, potentially disrupting its coordination of historic preservation and education activities. The bill does not create new programs or authorize new spending.
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Based on the “Introduced in House” text of Jun 11, 2026.
After that text, a committee agreed on Sep 15, 2026 to send the bill to the full chamber with changes. This plain-language version may not reflect them.
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Where does it stand?
- IntroducedJun 11, 2026
- House committeeYou are here · Sep 15, 2026
- House vote
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: a House committee is reviewing it. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Unanimous Consent.