COVID–19 American History Project Act

Bill: 117-hr-4738
Sponsor: Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5]
Introduced: 2021-07-28 in the House
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Subjects: Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional agencies
Digital media
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Health personnel
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Libraries and archives
Library of Congress
Photography and imaging
Sound recording
U.S. history

Summary:
action_date: 2021-07-28
text: 

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. 

action_date: 2022-03-29
text: 

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.


Legislative actions:
action_date: 2022-03-30
text: Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
action_date: 2022-03-29
text: Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
action_date: 2022-03-29
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-03-29
text: 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)
action_date: 2022-03-29
text: Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3953-3954)
action_date: 2022-03-28
text: 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.
action_date: 2022-03-28
text: DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4738.
action_date: 2022-03-28
text: Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3883-3887)
action_date: 2022-03-28
text: Ms. Scanlon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
action_date: 2021-07-28
text: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
action_date: 2021-07-28
text: Introduced in House
action_date: 2021-07-28
text: Introduced in House