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- H.R.2256
H.R.2256: Preserving the American Historical Record Act
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced May 5, 2009
- Latest Major Action July 31, 2009
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
64 (55 Democrats, 10 Republicans)
Bill 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...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census, and National Archives.
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| May 5, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by Maurice D. Hinchey (D-N.Y.) |