Which congressional organization coordinates America250, the United States’ 250th-anniversary observance?

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission coordinates America250, the United States’ 250th-anniversary observance.

Congress established the nonpartisan commission through the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016. Its role is to encourage and organize commemorative activities across the country while connecting federal, state, local, educational, and civic efforts.

America250 is the commission’s widely used public name, not the formal name of the commission itself. The observance follows earlier nationwide anniversary structures, including the American Revolution Bicentennial Commission and the American Revolution Bicentennial Administration, which organized the 1976 celebrations.

The commission’s work is broader than a single ceremony. It supports programs involving history, civics, service, education, and public participation. This nationwide approach reflects the scale of the anniversary: the events commemorate the Declaration of Independence while inviting communities to interpret American history in their own settings.