Bill · H.R. 10340· House(119-HR-10340)
9/11 Legacy Preservation Act of 2026
- Introduced
- 9/10/2026
- Last activity
- 9/10/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Sponsored by
- Thomas Kean
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This bill, known as the "9/11 Legacy Preservation Act of 2026," seeks to create an oral history program within the Library of Congress. The program will be managed by the Director of the American Folklife Center to collect video and audio recordings of personal stories from survivors of the September 11, 2001, terrorist attacks. It also allows for the collection of written materials like letters and diaries. These collections will be cataloged and made available to the public through the National Digital Library. The act establishes a way for the Library of Congress to accept private donations specifically for this program. Finally, it authorizes federal funding to get the program started and sustained.
Yes
Would people over 65 be better off under this?+5
The bill targets the oldest survivors to capture their histories before they pass away.
Would students be better off under this?+5
The collection will serve as a valuable resource for students and researchers.
Does this make what the government does easier for the public to see?+5
The act increases transparency by preserving historical records for public access through the National Digital Library.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Preservation of History for Future Generations: By collecting video, audio, and written materials, the program ensures that future generations have original sources of information regarding the lives and times of those who survived the attacks (Section 2, Subsection 8; Section 3, Subsection a).
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Public Access to Educational Resources: The creation of a collection that includes a catalog and index will be made available for public use through the National Digital Library, benefiting historians, researchers, students, and citizens (Section 3, Subsection a).
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Prioritization of Elders: The program intends to attempt to collect recordings from the oldest survivors as soon as practicable, ensuring their unique perspectives are captured (Section 3, Subsection c).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Resource Limitations: The bill notes that certain activities, such as making the collection available or consulting with interested persons, are subject to the limits of available resources (Section 3, Subsection a; Section 3, Subsection b).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Seniors+5Good For Students+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Government Transparency+5
- 9/10/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
- Introduced in House