United States 111th Congress Status: Enacted

HR 586 — Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009

Last action — Became Public Law No: 111-19.

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Summary

Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009 - Requires, within the limits of available funds, the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (acting through the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture) to establish an oral history project to: (1) collect video and audio recordings of, and visual and written materials relevant to the personal histories of, participants in the Civil Rights movement; and (2) make the collection available for public use through the Library of Congress and the Museum. Defines, for this Act, "Civil Rights movement" as the movement to secure racial equality in the United States for African Americans that, focusing on the period 1954 through 1968, challenged the practice of racial segregation in the nation and achieved equal rights legislation for all American citizens. Encourages the Librarian and the Secretary to solicit and accept related donations of funds and in-kind contributions. Authorizes appropriations.

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Plain-language change summary

The bill now specifies that the project to collect audio and video recordings of personal histories from Civil Rights movement participants will be jointly carried out by the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution. This clarification helps to identify the specific entities responsible for executing the project. Additionally, a reference to the project being federally sponsored, authorized, and funded has been added, which highlights the involvement and support of federal resources for this initiative.

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[Congressional Bills 111th Congress] [From the U.S.
[111th Congress Public Law 19] [From the U.S.
Government Publishing Office] [H.R.
Government Publishing Office] [[Page 1611]] CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY PROJECT ACT OF 2009 [[Page 123 STAT.
586 Received in Senate (RDS)] 111th CONGRESS 1st Session H.
1612]] Public Law 111-19 111th Congress An Act To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out a joint project at the Library of Congress and the National Museum of African American History and Culture to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of individuals who participated in the Civil Rights movement, and for other purposes.
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586 _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES April 23, 2009 Received _______________________________________________________________________ AN ACT To direct the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution to carry out a joint project at the Library of Congress and the National Museum of African American History and Culture to collect video and audio recordings of personal histories and testimonials of individuals who participated in the Civil Rights movement, and for other purposes.
May 12, 2009 - [H.R.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, SECTION 1.
586]>> Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, <<NOTE:
SHORT TITLE.
Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009.>> SECTION 1.
<<NOTE:
20 USC 80s note.>> SHORT TITLE.
FINDINGS;
<<NOTE:
20 USC 80s.>> FINDINGS;
(6) The Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution are appropriate repositories to collect, preserve, and make available to the public a collection of these oral histories.
[[Page 123 STAT.
1613]] (6) The Library of Congress and the Smithsonian Institution are appropriate repositories to collect, preserve, and make available to the public a collection of these oral histories.
ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT PROJECT AT LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE TO COLLECT VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS OF HISTORIES OF PARTICIPANTS IN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT.
<<NOTE:
20 USC 80s-1.>> ESTABLISHMENT OF JOINT PROJECT AT LIBRARY OF CONGRESS AND NATIONAL MUSEUM OF AFRICAN AMERICAN HISTORY AND CULTURE TO COLLECT VIDEO AND AUDIO RECORDINGS OF HISTORIES OF PARTICIPANTS IN AMERICAN CIVIL RIGHTS MOVEMENT.
(b) Use of and Consultation With Other Entities.--The Librarian and the Secretary may carry out the activities described in subsection (a)(1) through agreements and partnerships entered into with other government and private entities, and may otherwise consult with interested persons (within the limits of available resources) and develop appropriate guidelines and arrangements for soliciting, acquiring, and making available recordings under the project under this Act.
(b) Use of and Consultation With Other Entities.--The Librarian and the Secretary may carry out the activities described [[Page 123 STAT.
1614]] in subsection (a)(1) through agreements and partnerships entered into with other government and private entities, and may otherwise consult with interested persons (within the limits of available resources) and develop appropriate guidelines and arrangements for soliciting, acquiring, and making available recordings under the project under this Act.
PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY PROJECT.
<<NOTE:
20 USC 80s-2.>> PRIVATE SUPPORT FOR CIVIL RIGHTS HISTORY PROJECT.
SEC.
[[Page 123 STAT.
1615]] SEC.
AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
<<NOTE:
20 USC 80s-3.>> AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS.
Passed the House of Representatives April 22, 2009.
Approved May 12, 2009.
Attest:
LEGISLATIVE HISTORY--H.R.
LORRAINE C.
586:
MILLER, Clerk.
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155 (2009):
Apr.
22, considered and passed House.
Apr.
24, considered and passed Senate.
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Action History

  1. Became Public Law No: 111-19.

  2. Signed by President.

  3. Presented to President.

  4. Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  5. Cleared for White House.

  6. Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4723)

  7. Received in the Senate.

  8. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  9. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by recorded vote (2/3 required): 422 - 0 (Roll no. 197). (text: CR H4597-4598)

  10. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4654-4655)

  11. At the conclusion of debate, the chair put the question on the motion to suspend the rules. Mr. Brady (PA) objected to the vote on the grounds that a quorum was not present. Further proceedings on the motion were postponed. The point of no quorum was withdrawn.

  12. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 586.

  13. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4597-4601)

  14. Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  15. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  16. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  17. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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What does HR 586 do?
Civil Rights History Project Act of 2009 - Requires, within the limits of available funds, the Librarian of Congress and the Secretary of the Smithsonian Institution (acting through the Director of the National Museum of African American History and Culture) to establish an oral history project to: (1) collect video and audio recordings of, and visual and written materials relevant to the personal histories of, participants in the Civil Rights movement; and (2) make the collection available for public use through the Library of Congress and the Museum. Defines, for this Act, "Civil Rights movement" as the movement to secure racial equality in the United States for African Americans that, focusing on the period 1954 through 1968, challenged the practice of racial segregation in the nation and achieved equal rights legislation for all American citizens. Encourages the Librarian and the Secretary to solicit and accept related donations of funds and in-kind contributions. Authorizes appropriations.
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