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Preserving the American Historical Record Act

Introduced: May 14, 2008 See on congress.gov
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jun 4, 2008
Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
May 14, 2008
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
May 14, 2008
Introduced in House
 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Preserving the American Historical Record Act - Authorizes the Archivist of the United States to make grants to states to: (1) protect historical records; (2) use such records in new and creative ways; (3) provide education and training to those who care for historical records; and (4) create a wide variety of access tools, including finding aids, documentary editions, indexes, and images of key records maintained on state and local organization websites.

Requires the Archivist to consult with state and local officials on criteria for making the grants.

What's happening now June 4, 2008

Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.

 Committees of jurisdiction 3