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That the House of Representatives— (1) recognizes Black history museums and cultural institutions are essential to fulfilling the United States founding promises and telling the full, accurate history of our Nation; (2) affirms that the commemoration of the United States 250th anniversary must prominently recognize Black history as foundational to the American story; (3) encourages the United States Semiquincentennial Commission and affiliates to partner with Black history museums and cultural institutions in designing and implementing commemorative programming, exhibitions, and public education; (4) calls on relevant federal agencies, including the National Endowment for the Humanities, National Endowment for the Arts, the Institute of Museum and Library Services, and the National Park Service, to ensure strong support for Black museums and cultural institutions in their funding and partnership programs; and (5) calls upon the people of the United States to— (A) visit Black history museums and cultural institutions, engage with their educational resources, and support through membership, attendance, and philanthropy; (B) confront efforts to erase or distort Black history and to uplift Black history museums and cultural institutions as trusted spaces for truth-telling, learning, dialogue, and healing; and (C) honor the Nation’s 250th by participating in events at Black history museums and cultural institutions that honor both the struggles and joy that have expanded American freedom and democracy.