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S. 3227 (111th)

Preserving the American Historical Record Act

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Introduced

19 April 2010

Last action

19 April 2010 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

Sponsors

Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT], Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI], Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT], Sen. Gillibrand, Kirsten E. [D-NY], Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA], Sen. Shaheen, Jeanne [D-NH], Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA], Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

5 December 2025

Education

Summary

Preserving the American Historical Record Act - Requires 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. Sets forth a formula for the allocation of grant funds to states. Requires the Archivist to consult with state archivists, state secretaries of state, or other appropriate state and local officials who have administrative responsibilities for archival functions.

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Timeline

  1. 19 April 2010

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 19 April 2010

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S2426-2427)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 19 April 2010

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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