H.R. 4738COVID–19 American History Project Act

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Sponsor: Julia Letlow [R-LA-05]
Cosponsors: 31 · 29 Republicans · 2 Democrats
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
Committees: Committee on House Administration, Rules and Administration Committee
Latest action: Mar 30, 2022 · Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

IntroducedJul 28, 2021
Passed the HouseMar 29, 2022
Passed the SenateNot yet reached
Sent to the PresidentNot yet reached
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What the measure doesCRS summary

COVID-19 American History Project Act

This bill directs the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to establish a history project to be known as the COVID-19 American History Project to collect and make publicly available individual stories and records of 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.

The Librarian of Congress may solicit and accept donations of funds and in-kind contributions to carry out the project, subject to this bill.

Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service, describing H.R. 4738 as passed House on Mar 29, 2022. It is not the text of the measure; a later amendment may have changed what it does.

How every member votedHouse roll call 89

House Mar 29, 2022

On Motion to Suspend the Rules and Pass, as Amended

COVID-19 American History Project Act

Passed · Two-thirds required

376 Yea 47 Nay 8 not voting

Crossed both parties 47 of 423 voting members broke with their own party: 47 Republicans.

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All members431 members

Democratic221 members

Republican210 members

marks half of the votes cast. A party’s majority is the side most of its voting members took.

Cosponsors31 · 29 Republicans · 2 Democrats

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