Analyst Brief November 11, 2026

H.R. 9269 — Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act, as amended

Current Status

Reported by Committee

Executive Summary

This bill extends the statutory authorization for the African American Civil Rights Network for an additional seven years. The network, administered by the National Park Service, coordinates the preservation and education of historical sites related to the African American Civil Rights movement. The original authorization was set to expire seven years after its initial enactment; this legislation ensures the program's continuity without altering its underlying mandate.

Bill Data

Primary Sponsor

Rep. Clyburn

Bill Number

H.R. 9269

Session

119th

Co-Sponsors

Rep. CareyRep. SewellRep. FleischmannRep. Davis of IllinoisRep. FitzpatrickRep. BellRep. CohenRep. McCormick
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Arguments For

  • Bipartisan Easy Win: The bill enjoys broad bipartisan co-sponsorship, offering members a non-controversial opportunity to support civil rights heritage and historical preservation.
  • Economic & Tourism Benefits: Sustaining the network supports local economies by driving heritage tourism to designated civil rights landmarks and historical sites.
  • Administrative Continuity: Prevents the lapse of an existing, successful National Park Service program, avoiding bureaucratic disruption.

Likely Supporters

NAACPNational Trust for Historic PreservationNational Park Foundation

Arguments Against

  • Fiscal Conservative Objections: Hardline fiscal conservatives may oppose any reauthorization that does not include corresponding spending offsets, even for low-cost programs.
  • Missed Opportunity for Permanence: Proponents of the network might argue that a 7-year sunset is insufficient and that the program should be permanently authorized to avoid repetitive legislative maintenance.

Likely Opponents

Strict fiscal conservative groups (e.g., Heritage Action, if scoring against un-offset authorizations)

📋 Key Provisions

  • Amends Section 308404 of title 54, United States Code, to extend the sunset date of the African American Civil Rights Network.
  • Resets the expiration clock to 7 years after the date of enactment of this specific renewal Act.
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Extends the authorization by 7 years from the new enactment date.

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Amends Title 54 of the United States Code.

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"Section 308404 of title 54"