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Preserving the American Historical Record Act

Introduced: May 5, 2009 See on congress.gov

Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps

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Passed House

Passed Senate

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Became law

Jul 31, 2009

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

May 5, 2009

Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

May 5, 2009

Introduced in House

Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Preserving the American Historical Record Act - Requires 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.

Sets forth a formula for the allocation of grant funds to states. Requires the Archivist to consult with state archivists, state secretaries of state, or other appropriate state and local officials who have administrative responsibilities for archival functions.

What's happening now July 31, 2009

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

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