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H.R. 10340

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To establish a program in the Library of Congress for the collection of oral histories related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · September 10, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Congress
119th (2025–2027)
Introduced
September 10, 2026
Cosponsors (0)
None
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This bill establishes a program at the Library of Congress's American Folklife Center to collect and preserve oral histories from survivors of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks. The program will gather video and audio recordings of personal stories from survivors, create a searchable catalog, and collect written materials like letters and diaries, making these materials available to the public through the Library of Congress's National Digital Library and other appropriate channels. The Library of Congress Director is instructed to begin collecting recordings as soon as possible after the bill's enactment, prioritizing the oldest survivors to ensure their accounts are preserved. The bill authorizes $250,000 in federal funding for fiscal year 2026 and allows for additional funding in subsequent years, while also permitting the Library to accept private donations through a dedicated gift account to support the program's work. This legislation aims to preserve firsthand accounts of 9/11 for future generations of researchers, students, historians, and the general public.

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