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Read. Follow. Verify.Public Archives Resiliency Act (S. 5531)
Record date · December 12, 2024
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What This Bill Would Do
This bill proposes $250 million in federal grants to help libraries, museums, and archives protect historical and vital records from climate-related disasters. It would fund infrastructure upgrades, digitization efforts, and staffing to ensure public access to records during extreme weather events.
If passed, this bill would provide $250 million in federal funding to local governments, tribal entities, and non-profits for climate-proofing record-keeping facilities, with no requirement for local .
- Mr. Markey is a U.S. Senator representing Massachusetts, and Ms. Hirono is a U.S. Senator representing Hawaii. context
- The Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs is the Senate committee responsible for oversight of federal agencies and government operations. context
Who It Would Affect
Groups the bill's text would affect if enacted, as described in the record. Being affected is not a position for or against it.
State, local, Tribal, and territorial governments
These entities are eligible to apply for federal grants to protect their public records and infrastructure.
Public archives, libraries, and museums
These institutions are eligible to receive funding for climate resiliency projects and staffing.
Indian Tribes
The bill reserves at least 3% of total grant funds specifically for Indian Tribes and organizations serving Native Hawaiians.
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Removal of Matching Requirements
The bill explicitly waives non-Federal cost-sharing, which is a notable departure from standard federal grant programs that often require local buy-in.
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