Which federal commission, created in 2016, organizes the congressional America250 effort?

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission, created in 2016, organizes the congressional America250 effort.

Congress established the commission to plan and encourage observances marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Its work connects national commemorations with projects involving states, communities, cultural institutions, educators, and historic sites. The commission is commonly associated with the public-facing name America250.

The commission belongs to a longer sequence of federal anniversary organizations. The American Revolution Bicentennial Commission handled planning for the 1976 bicentennial, while earlier centennial and sesquicentennial commemorations used different structures. The 2026 anniversary also involves other federal and private partners, so “America250” can describe a broad network of activities rather than one single event or venue.