Which U.S. federal commission organizes the nationwide America250 commemoration?

The United States Semiquincentennial Commission organizes the nationwide America250 commemoration.

Congress created the commission through the United States Semiquincentennial Commission Act of 2016. Its purpose is to coordinate observances of the 250th anniversary of American independence across the country, working with federal agencies, states, cities, tribes, institutions, and community groups.

The commission is a congressional and nonpartisan organization. Its public identity is closely associated with “America250,” the name used for its programs, partnerships, educational efforts, and volunteer initiatives.

The commission is distinct from earlier anniversary bodies, such as the organizations formed for the 1976 Bicentennial. It is also distinct from individual city or state committees that plan local celebrations. This difference matters because America250 is a national framework, while local commissions handle events in particular places.