2021-2022 Regular SessionUS Congress Legislature

HB4738: COVID–19 American History Project Act

Legislative Summary

To direct the American Folklife Center at the Library of Congress to establish a history project to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials, written materials, and photographs of those who were affected by COVID–19, and for other purposes.

Bill History

7/28/2021
Introduced in House
House of Representatives
7/28/2021
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
House of Representatives
3/28/2022
Ms. Scanlon moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.
House of Representatives
3/28/2022
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H3883-3887)
House of Representatives
3/28/2022
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 4738.
House of Representatives
3/28/2022
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
House of Representatives
3/29/2022
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H3953-3954)
House of Representatives
3/29/2022
On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 376 - 47 (Roll no. 89). (text: 3/28/2022 CR H3883-3884)
House of Representatives
3/29/2022
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
House of Representatives
3/30/2022
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
Senate

Roll Call Votes

On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended
3/29/2022
376
Yea
47
Nay
0
Not Voting
8
Absent
Result: PASSED