What congressional body coordinates the official national commemoration known as America250?

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission coordinates the official national commemoration known as America250.

Congress created the commission in 2016 to plan and promote observances of the 250th anniversary of American independence. “Semiquincentennial” is the formal anniversary term, while “America250” is the public-facing name used for the broader celebration.

The commission’s responsibilities include encouraging nationwide participation, supporting educational and cultural programs, and coordinating with public and private partners. Its work is not limited to a single event because the anniversary is designed as a multiyear national observance.

The commission should not be confused with the Continental Congress, which governed the rebelling colonies in the 1770s, or the National Archives Foundation, which supports programs at the National Archives. America250 also has a nonprofit supporting organization, America250.org, that helps carry the public campaign forward.