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.
(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The expanded summary of the Senate passed version is repeated here.)
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.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text of measure as introduced: CR S2028-2029)
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Mr. Brady (PA) moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H4597-4601)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 586.
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 The point of no quorum was withdrawn.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H4654-4655)
Passed/agreed to in House: 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)
Roll Call #197 (House)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)
Roll Call #197 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate.
Enacted as Public Law 111-19
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Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S4723)
Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4723)
Cleared for White House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 111-19.
Became Public Law No: 111-19.