HR-7054 : Still Just a Bill

COVID-19 Oral History Project Act

This bill directs the Library of Congress to establish an oral history program in the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to collect and make publicly available in a digital format 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.

Action Timeline

Action DateTypeTextSource
2022-03-11IntroReferralReferred to the House Committee on House Administration.House floor actions
2022-03-11IntroReferralIntroduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

Policy Area :

Arts, Culture, Religion
See Subjects
  • Cardiovascular and respiratory health
  • Congressional agencies
  • Emergency medical services and trauma care
  • Government information and archives
  • Government trust funds
  • Historical and cultural resources
  • Infectious and parasitic diseases
  • Internet, web applications, social media
  • Sound recording
  • U.S. history
  • Charitable contributions
  • Library of Congress

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