Library Collection of 9/11 Oral Histories

Summary#

This bill would establish a program in the Library of Congress to collect oral histories related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The bill was introduced in the House on September 10, 2026, by Representative Thomas Kean and was referred to the House Committee on House Administration. No publicly available information describes how the program would operate or be funded.

What it means for you#

The text available says the Library of Congress would collect oral histories about the September 11, 2001 attacks. No publicly available information explains who may participate, how materials would be collected, preserved, or accessed, or how the program would affect the public.

Expenses#

No publicly available information about program costs, appropriations, or funding mechanisms is included in the available material.

Proponents' View#

No publicly available information on proponents' stated rationale or arguments beyond the sponsor's name (Representative Thomas Kean) is included in the provided material.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information on opponents' stated concerns or objections is included in the provided material.