HR-4738 : Still Just a Bill

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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-03-30IntroReferralReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.Senate
2022-03-29FloorMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.House floor actions
2022-03-29VoteOn 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)House floor actions
2022-03-29FloorConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3953-3954)House floor actions
2022-03-28FloorAt 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.House floor actions
2022-03-28FloorDEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4738.House floor actions
2022-03-28FloorConsidered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3883-3887)House floor actions
2022-03-28FloorMs. Scanlon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.House floor actions
2021-07-28IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.House floor actions
2021-07-28IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress