HR 2171 · 111th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Preserving the American Historical Record Act

Introduced 2009-04-29· Sponsored by Rep. Hinchey, Maurice D. [D-NY-22]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.(2009-06-26)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] 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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Cosponsors (19)

15 Democrats4 Republicans