Preserving the American Historical Record Act

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.

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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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Versions

• Introduced in Senate · 19 April 2010 · Official file

Documents

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• Introduced in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Sen. Hatch, Orrin G. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Sen. Levin, Carl [D-MI] · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Bennett, Robert F. [R-UT] · R · Sponsor
• Kirsten Gillibrand · D · Sponsor
• Sen. Kerry, John F. [D-MA] · D · Sponsor
• Jeanne Shaheen · D · Sponsor
• Charles Schumer · D · Sponsor
• Jeff Merkley · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Boxer, Barbara [D-CA-6] · D · Cosponsor
• Sen. Brown, Sherrod [D-OH] · D · Cosponsor
• · ssga00 · Standing

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