HR 4738
117th Congress
House
Arts, Culture, Religion
Cardiovascular and respiratory health
Congressional agencies
Digital media
Emergency medical services and trauma care
Government information and archives
Government trust funds
Health personnel
Infectious and parasitic diseases
Internet and video services
Internet, web applications, social media
Libraries and archives
Library of Congress
Photography and imaging
Sound recording
U.S. history
COVID–19 American History Project Act
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Introduced
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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
Passed/agreed to in House: 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
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| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 29, 2022 | House · vote #89 | On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended | Passed | 376–47 | See who voted → |
Plain-English summary
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.
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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