COVID–19 Oral History Project Act

Summary

COVID-19 Oral History Project Act This bill directs the Library of Congress to establish an oral history program in the American Folklife Center for the collection and public availability of 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.

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Timeline

1. 24 April 2020

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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2. 24 April 2020

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 April 2020

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 24 April 2020 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 April 2020

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 April 2020

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Sponsors

• Rep. Bera, Ami [D-CA-6] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. McGovern, James P. [D-MA-2] · D · Cosponsor
• Sheila Jackson Lee · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pressley, Ayanna [D-MA-7] · D · Cosponsor
• · hsha00 · Standing

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