On what date must the United States Semiquincentennial Commission cease its work?

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission must cease its work on December 31, 2027.

The commission’s statutory mission extends beyond the anniversary’s main date of July 4, 2026. Its termination date allows time for follow-up administration, reporting, and the completion of authorized work connected with the national commemoration.

This deadline is separate from the date of the Semiquincentennial itself. July 4, 2026, is the 250th anniversary observance, while December 31, 2027, is the commission’s legal end date.

The commission’s work includes national coordination and support for anniversary programming. Its planned expiration also distinguishes the federal commission from nonprofit partners that may continue operating independently.