Which U.S. body coordinates the nation’s America250 celebration?

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission coordinates the nation’s America250 celebration.

Congress created the commission through the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016. Its role is to promote and coordinate observances of the 250th anniversary of American independence.

The commission was established as a federal body, while America250 is the public-facing name used for the broader national celebration. The commission works with government agencies, communities, organizations, and private partners on anniversary programming.

It is distinct from the National Archives and Library of Congress. Those institutions preserve and interpret important historical materials, but they are not the congressional body responsible for coordinating the semiquincentennial.