Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act
- Bill Number
- H.R. 9269
- Origin Chamber
- House
- Congress
- 119th Congress, Session 2
- Policy Area
- Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
- Status
- Introduced
- Latest Action
- 2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- Last Updated
- 2026-07-08T16:05:14Z
AI-Generated Summary
Purpose of the Legislation This bill extends the authorization period for the African American Civil Rights Network, allowing it to continue operating under federal law for a longer timeframe.
Key Provisions
- The bill is titled the "Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act."
- It amends Section 308404 of title 54, United States Code.
- The amendment replaces the original expiration of "7 years after the date of enactment of this chapter" with a new period of "10 years after the date of the enactment of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act."
Significant Changes to Existing Law
- The legislation updates the existing authorization timeline in federal code.
- It shifts the end date from a fixed 7-year window tied to the original law to a new 10-year window measured from the passage of this specific bill.
Potential Impacts
- Government agencies, such as those responsible for national historic networks under title 54, would gain continued authority to manage and support the network for an extended period.
- Citizens may benefit from prolonged preservation, education, and public access efforts related to African American civil rights history.
- No direct effects on international relations are outlined in the bill.
Main Stakeholders Affected
- Federal agencies administering national historic and cultural programs.
- Organizations and sites connected to the African American Civil Rights Network.
- Members of Congress who introduced or support the measure.
- The public interested in civil rights heritage sites and resources.
Notable Legal, Constitutional, or Political Implications
- The bill represents a routine extension of an existing program authorization with no new regulatory requirements or funding changes specified.
- It operates within standard congressional authority over federal code amendments and raises no apparent constitutional concerns based on the text.
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Sponsor
Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6]
Cosponsors (8)
Rep. Carey, Mike [R-OH-15], Rep. Sewell, Terri A. [D-AL-7], Rep. Fleischmann, Charles J. "Chuck" [R-TN-3], Rep. Davis, Danny K. [D-IL-7], Rep. Fitzpatrick, Brian K. [R-PA-1], Rep. Bell, Wesley [D-MO-1], Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9], Rep. McCormick, Richard [R-GA-7]
Recent Actions
- 2026-06-11: Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
- 2026-06-11: Introduced in House
- 2026-06-11: Introduced in House
Bill Versions
- Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act — issued 2026-06-11 — PDF (2 pages)