COVID-19 Oral History Project Act This bill directs the Library of Congress to establish an oral history program in the American Folklife Center for the collection and public availability of individual stories of events and 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.
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Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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COVID–19 Oral History Project Act
USA116th CongressHR-6615| House
| Updated: 4/24/2020
COVID-19 Oral History Project Act This bill directs the Library of Congress to establish an oral history program in the American Folklife Center for the collection and public availability of individual stories of events and 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.
Cardiovascular and respiratory healthCharitable contributionsCongressional agenciesEmergency medical services and trauma careGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsHistorical and cultural resourcesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibrary of CongressSound recordingU.S. history