Which federal commission is officially associated with planning America's 250th anniversary?

The federal commission officially associated with planning America's 250th anniversary is the United States Semiquincentennial Commission.

Congress established the nonpartisan commission in 2016 to coordinate and encourage observances of the 250th anniversary of American independence. Its work covers national programming, partnerships, educational initiatives, and commemorative activities connected with July 4, 2026.

The commission is commonly connected with the America250 brand. It should not be confused with the separate United States Bicentennial Commission, which organized the 1976 observance, or with state and local semiquincentennial committees. The commission's subject is the anniversary of independence, although events can also highlight the broader history and continuing civic development of the United States.