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COVID–19 Oral History Project Act

Introduced: April 24, 2020 Introduced by: Bera, Ami Democratic · California See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 116th Congress (2019–2020) 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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COVID-19 Oral History Project Act

This bill directs the Library of Congress to establish an oral history program in the American Folklife Center for the collection and public availability of individual stories of events and 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.

What's happening now April 24, 2020

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Jackson Lee, Sheila
· May 5, 2020
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McGovern, James P.
Massachusetts · May 5, 2020
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Pressley, Ayanna
Massachusetts · May 5, 2020
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 6615: COVID–19 Oral History Project Act. 116th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6615/
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"H.R. 6615: COVID–19 Oral History Project Act." 116th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6615/.
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H.R. 6615, 116th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6615/.
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[H.R. 6615: COVID–19 Oral History Project Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/116-HR-6615/)
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