To establish a servitude and emancipation archival research clearinghouse in the National Archives.
Servitude and Emancipation Archival Research ClearingHouse Act of 2005 or the SEARCH Act of 2005 - Directs the Archivist of the United States to establish, as part of the National Archives, a national database consisting of historic records of servitude and emancipation in the United States to assist African Americans in researching their genealogy. Requires the National Historical Publications and Records Commission to maintain the database.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. (text of measure as introduced: CR S6494)
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E1227)
Referred to the House Committee on Government Reform.
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