Which federal law established the commission responsible for coordinating America250?

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016 established the commission responsible for coordinating America250.

Congress enacted the law as Public Law 114-196 on July 22, 2016. Its purpose was to create a national commission that would plan, encourage, develop, and coordinate activities leading up to the 250th anniversary of the nation’s founding.

The act called for observances at local, state, national, and international levels. It also directed attention to historic places and events associated with the American Revolution and the creation of the United States.

This law is distinct from the legislation that organized the celebrations of the 1976 bicentennial. The 2016 act created the federal structure specifically for the 2026 semiquincentennial, while America250 became the more accessible public identity for the commemoration.