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Bill117th CongressFiled Jul 28, 2021Arts, Culture, Religion
H.R. 4738

COVID–19 American History Project Act

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What it doesSummary passed house (Mar 29, 2022)

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.

What just happenedMar 30, 2022

Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Letlow, Julia [R-LA-5](R-LA)Sponsor
31 cosponsors2 D29 R
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  1. Mar 30, 2022IntroReferral

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  2. Mar 29, 2022FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. Mar 29, 2022FloorH37300

    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)

  4. Mar 29, 2022Floor8000

    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)

  5. Mar 29, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3953-3954)

  6. Mar 28, 2022FloorH37220

    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.

  7. Mar 28, 2022FloorH8D000

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4738.

  8. Mar 28, 2022FloorH30000

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3883-3887)

  9. Mar 28, 2022FloorH30300

    Ms. Scanlon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

  10. Jul 28, 2021IntroReferralH11100

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Committee on House Administration
  11. Jul 28, 2021IntroReferralIntro-H

    Introduced in House

  12. Jul 28, 2021IntroReferral1000

    Introduced in House

Passed HouseMar 29, 202253

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.

Introduced in HouseJul 28, 2021

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.

COVID–19 American History Project Act — Informed