Which federal body was established by Congress in 2016 to organize the United States Semiquincentennial?

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission was established by Congress in 2016 to organize the nation's 250th-anniversary commemoration.

The commission is a bipartisan, nonpartisan federal organization tasked with coordinating anniversary plans across government, states, territories, communities, and private partners. Its work supports the broader America250 effort.

The commission was created a decade before the anniversary itself, reflecting the scale of planning required for a nationwide commemoration. Its responsibilities include encouraging educational, cultural, historical, and civic programs.

America250.org, Inc. serves as the commission's nonprofit supporting organization. The commission should not be confused with the White House Task Force on Celebrating America's 250th Birthday, a separate organization created later.