What is the formal name of the congressional, nonpartisan organization coordinating America250?

The formal name of the congressional, nonpartisan organization coordinating America250 is the United States Semiquincentennial Commission.

Congress established the commission in 2016 through the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act. Its mission is to help organize a nationwide observance of the 250th anniversary of American independence, working with public agencies, communities, cultural institutions, and educators.

The commission is distinct from the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, which was established by executive order in 2025. Both organizations are associated with the 2026 anniversary, but they are not the same body and were created through different mechanisms.

The commission’s name uses the technical term for a 250th anniversary. America250 is the shorter public-facing brand used for programs and communications connected with the semiquincentennial.