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S. 4767Senate119th Congress (2025-2027)In Committee

Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act

Sponsored by Tim ScottSen. Tim Scott (R-SC)
Introduced June 11, 2026

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The Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act extends the federal authorization for the African American Civil Rights Network. It changes the law so that the network remains authorized for ten years after this act is enacted, instead of the previous seven‑year period. The change affects the network’s continued operation and any programs funded under it.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the statute to replace the existing seven‑year authorization term with a ten‑year term, starting from the date this renewing act is enacted.

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

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Introduced in Senate

June 11, 2026

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Energy and Natural Resources Committee

June 11, 2026

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Committee on Energy and Natural Resources Subcommittee on National Parks. Hearings held.

National Parks Subcommittee

July 21, 2026

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Introduced in SenateIssued June 11, 2026

II

119th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. 4767

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

June 11, 2026

Mr. Scott of South Carolina (for himself and Ms. Blunt Rochester) introduced the following bill; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

A BILL

To extend the authorization of the African American Civil Rights Network.

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Short title

This Act may be cited as the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act.

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Extension of authorization

Section 308404 of title 54, United States Code, is amended by striking 7 years after the date of enactment of this chapter and inserting 10 years after the date of enactment of the Renewing the African American Civil Rights Network Act.