January 6th Oral History Project Act

This bill establishes the January 6th Oral History Project Act , directing the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to create an oral history program. The primary goal is to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials from individuals significantly affected by the events at the United States Capitol on January 6, 2021. The program will gather accounts from a diverse group, including Members of Congress, congressional staff, Capitol Police officers, other law enforcement, journalists, and various witnesses. Additionally, it will solicit and collect relevant written materials such as notes, text messages, emails, social media posts, and photographs to complement these personal narratives. All collected materials will be cataloged and made publicly accessible through the National Digital Library of the Library of Congress. To support this initiative, the bill authorizes the Librarian of Congress to accept private donations , establishing a dedicated gift account for these funds. It also authorizes specific appropriations, beginning with $500,000 for fiscal year 2027, to ensure the program's implementation and ongoing operation.