Which federal commission leads the official United States Semiquincentennial commemoration?

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission leads the official federal commemoration of America250.

Congress created the commission to plan and coordinate observances marking the 250th anniversary of American independence. Its work connects federal agencies, states, territories, communities, cultural institutions, and private partners around the 2026 milestone.

The commission is distinct from the historical Continental Congress, which adopted the Declaration of Independence in 1776. It is also separate from the United States Semiquincentennial as an event: the commission is the organizing body, while the semiquincentennial is the anniversary being celebrated.

The commission’s responsibilities include encouraging nationwide participation and developing programs that interpret the country’s history and future. America250 is the recognizable public brand associated with those efforts. The commission’s official name is longer, but it identifies the organization specifically established for this anniversary.