COVID–19 Oral History Project Act

Bill 117 HR 7054, also known as the COVID-19 Oral History Project Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to establish a national oral history project to document and preserve the stories and experiences of individuals who have been impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The bill outlines the creation of a commission that will be responsible for overseeing the project and coordinating with various organizations and institutions to collect oral histories from a diverse range of individuals, including healthcare workers, first responders, essential workers, and those who have lost loved ones to the virus.

The commission will also be tasked with developing guidelines for conducting interviews, ensuring the privacy and confidentiality of participants, and making the oral histories accessible to the public through a digital archive. Additionally, the bill includes provisions for funding the project and conducting outreach to ensure that a wide range of voices are represented in the oral histories collected. Overall, the COVID-19 Oral History Project Act aims to create a comprehensive record of the human impact of the pandemic, providing future generations with valuable insights into this unprecedented moment in history.