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H.R. 6056 (110th)

Preserving the American Historical Record Act

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Introduced

14 May 2008

Last action

4 June 2008 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.

Sponsors

Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22], Rep. Cannon, Chris [R-UT-3], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Bishop, Sanford D. [D-GA-2], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Israel, Steve [D-NY-3], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Crowley, Joseph [D-NY-14], Rep. McDermott, Jim [D-WA-7], Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2], Sen. Baldwin, Tammy [D-WI], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Lewis, John [D-GA-5], Rep. Hill, Baron P. [D-IN-9], Rep. Lowey, Nita M. [D-NY-17], Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT], Rep. Walsh, James T. [R-NY-25], Rep. Berkley, Shelley [D-NV-1], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Rep. Ryan, Tim [D-OH-13], Rep. Schakowsky, Janice D. [D-IL-9], Rep. Moran, James P. [D-VA-8], Rep. Wilson, Charles A. [D-OH-6], Rep. Poe, Ted [R-TX-2]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

14 August 2025

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Summary

Preserving the American Historical Record Act - Authorizes the Archivist of the United States to make grants to states to: (1) protect historical records; (2) use such records in new and creative ways; (3) provide education and training to those who care for historical records; and (4) create a wide variety of access tools, including finding aids, documentary editions, indexes, and images of key records maintained on state and local organization websites. Requires the Archivist to consult with state and local officials on criteria for making the grants.

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Timeline

  1. 14 May 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 14 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 14 May 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 4 June 2008

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.

    Source: Committee

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