COVID–19 American History Project Act
117-HR-4738117th CongressIntroduced Jul 28, 2021Arts, Culture, Religion
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Status
Introduced
Committee
Floor Vote
Other Chamber
Signed
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Sponsor
Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5](R-LA-5)31 cosponsors
Summary
COVID-19 American History Project Act
This bill directs the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to establish a history project to be known as the COVID-19 American History Project to collect and make publicly available individual stories and records of experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic in the United States. The bill includes a requirement to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of those who were affected by the pandemic.
The Librarian of Congress may solicit and accept donations of funds and in-kind contributions to carry out the project, subject to this bill.
Subjects
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCongressional agenciesDigital mediaEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsHealth personnelInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesLibrary of CongressPhotography and imagingSound recordingU.S. history
Actions (12)
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Mar 30, 2022Senate
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 29, 2022House floor actions
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 47 (Roll no. 89). (text: 3/28/2022 CR H3883-3884)
Mar 29, 2022House floor actionsRECORDED VOTE
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 47 (Roll no. 89).(text: 3/28/2022 CR H3883-3884)
Mar 29, 2022Library of CongressRECORDED VOTE
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3953-3954)
Mar 29, 2022House floor actions
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Mar 28, 2022House floor actions
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4738.
Mar 28, 2022House floor actions
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3883-3887)
Mar 28, 2022House floor actions
Ms. Scanlon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Mar 28, 2022House floor actions
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Jul 28, 2021House floor actions
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2021Library of Congress
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2021Library of Congress