Which congressional organization was established in 2016 to plan the United States’ 250th anniversary?

The congressional organization established in 2016 to plan the United States’ 250th anniversary was the United States Semiquincentennial Commission.

Congress created the commission as a nonpartisan body to coordinate national activities commemorating the 250th anniversary of American independence. Its work helped provide a formal structure for planning events, educational programs, and partnerships across the country.

The commission is closely associated with America250, the public-facing initiative used to promote the commemoration. America250.org, Inc. serves as a nonprofit supporting organization, while the commission itself is the congressional entity.

The commission’s work differs from the United States Bicentennial Administration, which coordinated the 1976 celebration of the nation’s 200th anniversary. The two organizations belong to different anniversary campaigns and should not be confused.