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H.R. 4738 117th Congress House

COVID–19 American History Project Act

Official title: To direct the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to establish a history project to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories an… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To direct the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to establish a history project to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials, written materials, and photographs of those who were affected by COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 28, 2021 Introduced by: Julia Letlow Republican · Louisiana See on congress.gov
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 Everywhere this bill has been 10 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Mar 30, 2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Mar 29, 2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 29, 2022
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)
Mar 29, 2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3953-3954)
Mar 28, 2022
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.
Mar 28, 2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4738.
Mar 28, 2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3883-3887)
Mar 28, 2022
Ms. Scanlon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
Jul 28, 2021
Introduced in House
Jul 28, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
 Votes taken on this bill 1
DateChamberWhat was voted onResultYes–No
Mar 29, 2022 House · vote #89 On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended Passed 376–47 See who voted →
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 Latest action March 30, 2022

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

 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

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.

 Related & companion bills 1
  • HR 7054 COVID–19 Oral History Project Act
 Bill text 3 versions

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Cosponsors 30
All 30 Democratic 1 Republican 22
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Williams, Nikema
Georgia · Mar 28, 2022
 R
Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Mar 24, 2022
 R
Malliotakis, Nicole
New York · Feb 8, 2022
 R
Kim, Young
California · Jan 6, 2022
 R
Johnson, Dusty
South Dakota · Sep 21, 2021
 R
Smith, Adrian
Nebraska · Sep 21, 2021
 R
Lucas, Frank D.
Oklahoma · Sep 20, 2021
 R
Pfluger, August
Texas · Sep 14, 2021
 R
Barr, Andy
Kentucky · Aug 31, 2021
Hartzler, Vicky
· Aug 31, 2021
Carl, Jerry
· Aug 27, 2021
Fortenberry, Jeff
· Aug 24, 2021
 R
LaHood, Darin
Illinois · Aug 24, 2021
LaTurner, Jake
· Aug 24, 2021
 R
Moore, Blake D.
Utah · Aug 24, 2021
 R
Rouzer, David
North Carolina · Aug 24, 2021
 R
Steil, Bryan
Wisconsin · Aug 24, 2021
 R
Scalise, Steve
Louisiana · Aug 17, 2021
 R
Allen, Rick W.
Georgia · Aug 13, 2021
 R
Bice, Stephanie I.
Oklahoma · Aug 13, 2021
 R
Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Aug 13, 2021
Wenstrup, Brad
· Aug 10, 2021
 R
Fallon, Pat
Texas · Aug 6, 2021
 R
Garbarino, Andrew R.
New York · Aug 6, 2021
 R
Valadao, David G.
California · Aug 6, 2021
 R
Wagner, Ann
Missouri · Aug 6, 2021
Davis, Rodney
· Jul 30, 2021
Graves, Garret
· Jul 30, 2021
 R
Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Jul 30, 2021
 R
Hinson, Ashley
Iowa · Jul 29, 2021
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4738: COVID–19 American History Project Act. 117th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4738/
MLA
"H.R. 4738: COVID–19 American History Project Act." 117th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4738/.
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H.R. 4738, 117th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4738/.
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[H.R. 4738: COVID–19 American History Project Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/117-HR-4738/)
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