Which body created the America250 commission in 2016?

The United States Congress created the America250 commission in 2016.

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission was established through federal legislation to plan and coordinate observances for the nation’s 250th anniversary. America250 is the commission’s widely used public-facing name.

The commission is a congressional, nonpartisan organization involving members of Congress, federal officials, and private citizens. Its responsibilities include developing recommendations, encouraging nationwide participation, and commemorating the country’s history leading up to 2026.

The commission is separate from the Second Continental Congress, which existed during the Revolutionary era and adopted the Declaration in 1776. It is also separate from later executive-branch task forces that may assist with anniversary events. The 2016 legislation began formal federal planning a decade before the anniversary.