A bill authorizing grants to support long-term climate resiliency for archival institutions, libraries, and museums in order to provide continuity and access to covered records.

12/13/2024, 11:56 AM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 5531, also known as the "Climate Resiliency for Archival Institutions, Libraries, and Museums Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to provide grants to support long-term climate resiliency for archival institutions, libraries, and museums. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that these institutions are able to maintain continuity and access to important records and collections, even in the face of climate-related challenges.

The bill authorizes the allocation of funds for grants that will help these institutions implement measures to protect their collections from the impacts of climate change, such as flooding, extreme weather events, and rising temperatures. These measures may include upgrading infrastructure, implementing climate-controlled storage systems, and developing emergency response plans.

By supporting the long-term climate resiliency of archival institutions, libraries, and museums, this bill aims to safeguard our cultural heritage and ensure that future generations have access to important records and artifacts. This legislation is crucial in the face of increasing climate-related threats and the potential loss of valuable historical and cultural resources. Overall, Bill 118 s 5531 is an important step towards ensuring the preservation and accessibility of our nation's history in the face of climate change.
Congress
118

Number
S - 5531

Introduced on
2024-12-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 5531, also known as the "Climate Resiliency for Archival Institutions, Libraries, and Museums Act," is a piece of legislation that aims to provide grants to support long-term climate resiliency for archival institutions, libraries, and museums. The main goal of this bill is to ensure that these institutions are able to maintain continuity and access to important records and collections, even in the face of climate-related challenges.

The bill authorizes the allocation of funds for grants that will help these institutions implement measures to protect their collections from the impacts of climate change, such as flooding, extreme weather events, and rising temperatures. These measures may include upgrading infrastructure, implementing climate-controlled storage systems, and developing emergency response plans.

By supporting the long-term climate resiliency of archival institutions, libraries, and museums, this bill aims to safeguard our cultural heritage and ensure that future generations have access to important records and artifacts. This legislation is crucial in the face of increasing climate-related threats and the potential loss of valuable historical and cultural resources. Overall, Bill 118 s 5531 is an important step towards ensuring the preservation and accessibility of our nation's history in the face of climate change.
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Official Title as IntroducedA bill authorizing grants to support long-term climate resiliency for archival institutions, libraries, and museums in order to provide continuity and access to covered records.

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Latest Action12/12/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.