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S. 395 111th Congress Senate

Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009

Official title: A bill to direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out a joint project at the Library of Congress and the Nat… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: A bill to direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out a joint project at the Library of Congress and the National Museum of African American History and Culture to collect video and audio recording of personal histories and testimonials of individuals who participated in the Civil Rights movement, and for other purposes.

Introduced: February 9, 2009 See on congress.gov
Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Congressional agenciesGovernment information and archivesHistorical and cultural resourcesInternet and video services
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Internet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesLibrary of CongressMuseums, exhibitions, cultural centersRacial and ethnic relationsSmithsonian InstitutionSound recording
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It never became law before the 111th Congress (2009–2010) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 9, 2009
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2028-2029)
Feb 9, 2009
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2028)
Feb 9, 2009
Introduced in Senate
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 Latest action February 9, 2009

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2028-2029)

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009 - Requires the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (acting through the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture) to establish an oral history project to: (1) collect video and audio recordings of, and visual and written materials relevant to the personal histories of, participants in the Civil Rights movement; and (2) make the collection available for public use through the Library of Congress and the Museum.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 586 Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · Feb 9, 2009
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 395: Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009. 111th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-395/
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"S. 395: Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009." 111th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/111-S-395/.
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