U.S. Congress - H.R.2256 Preserving the American Historical Record Act
H.R.2256 - Preserving the American Historical Record Act
To authorize the Archivist of the United States to make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records. view all titles (2)
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- Short: Preserving the American Historical Record Act as introduced.
- Official: To authorize the Archivist of the United States to make grants to States for the preservation and dissemination of historical records. as introduced.
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Latest Action Jul 31, 2009Referred to the Subcommittee on Info... Related Bills (1) & Issues (5)
Official Summary
5/5/2009--Introduced.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 websites. Sets forth a formula for the allocation of grant funds to states. Requires the Archivist to consult with state archivists, state secretaries of state, or other appropriate state and local officials who have administrative responsibilities for archival functions.
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Call to action: Contact Sen. Alexander regarding PAHR...
Moore had an opportunity to speak with Senator Alexander's staff regarding HR 2256, the Preserving the American Historical Record bill now being considered in the House of Representatives. According to Dr. Moore, Sens. ...
David Price responds about PAHR at Among Other Items
H.R. 2256 would authorize $50 million per year for five years to establish a new federal grant program, which would increase federal support for state and local archival records held by government agencies, historical societies, ...
PAHR for the course?
I'd like to encourage you to read the bill on the PAHR site and then tell me if you agree or disagree, and explain your position. PAHR site: http://www.archivists.org/pahr/index.asp. GovTrack: HR2256. Library of Congress summary: HR2256 ...
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