Which federal commission coordinates the congressional America250 commemoration?

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission coordinates the congressional America250 commemoration.

Congress created the commission through the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016. Its purpose is to promote and coordinate observances marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. The body is commonly associated with the America250 name and works with public, nonprofit, and community partners.

The commission is distinct from the White House Task Force on Celebrating America’s 250th Birthday, which was created by executive order in 2025. Those two organizations have overlapping anniversary-related roles but are not the same institution. The commission also differs from state and local America250 groups, which organize regional events and educational projects. Its congressionally established status makes it the central federal body for the national commemoration planned through 2026.