LELAND WHITE

Advocacy in support of the reintroduction of legislation, "the Civics Secures Democracy Act (CSDA)", that would authorize a $5 billion investment by the federal government in K-12 US history and civics education.

FY 24 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills (HR 4664, S. 2309) for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 24 Interior and Related Agencies appropriations bills (S. 2605, HR 4821)for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and history and preservation-related programs at the National Park Service. FY 24 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations bills (HR 5894, S. 2624) for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, American History and Civics and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education. Support for House and Senate Dear Colleague letters seeking increases in budgets for the National Archives and Records Administration and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education.

Met with senior officials of the agency to discuss issues affecting declassification of documents, access to facilities and records, digitization, presidential libraries and other issues affecting historians.

FY 24 Financial Services and General Government appropriations bills (HR 4664, S. 2309) for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 24 Interior and Related Agencies appropriations bills (S. 2605, HR 4821)for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and history and preservation-related programs at the National Park Service. FY 24 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations bills (HR 5894, S. 2624) for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, American History and Civics and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education. Support for House and Senate Dear Colleague letters seeking increases in budgets for the National Archives and Records Administration and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education.

Advocacy in support of the reintroduction of legislation, "the Civics Secures Democracy Act (CSDA)", that would authorize a $5 billion investment by the federal government in K-12 US history and civics education.

Letters to the Senate in support of nomination of Dr. Colleen Shogan to be Archivist of the United States.

Advocacy in support of the reintroduction of legislation, "the Civics Secures Democracy Act (CSDA)", that would authorize a $5 billion investment by the federal government in K-12 US history and civics education.

House and Senate draft bills FY 24 Financial Services and General Government appropriations for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. House and Senate draft bills FY 24 Interior and Related Agencies, appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and history and preservation-related programs at the National Park Service. House and Senate draft bills FY 24 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, American History and Civics and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education. Support for House and Senate Dear Colleague letters seeking increases in budgets for the National Archives and Records Administration and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education.

Letters to the Senate in support of nomination of Dr. Colleen Shogan to be Archivist of the United States.

Advocacy in support of the reintroduction of legislation, "the Civics Secures Democracy Act (CSDA)", that would authorize a $5 billion investment by the federal government in K-12 US history and civics education.

House and Senate draft bills FY 24 Financial Services and General Government appropriations for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. House and Senate draft bills FY 24 Interior and Related Agencies, appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and history and preservation-related programs at the National Park Service. House and Senate draft bills FY 24 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, American History and Civics and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education. Support for House and Senate Dear Colleague letters seeking increases in budgets for the National Archives and Records Administration and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education.

Support the passage of the "Civics Secures Democracy Act" to authorize $5 billion in funding at the US Department of Education to increase the teaching of US History and Civics in K-12 schools. (HR 1814 and S 4384).

HR 2617 "Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023." Division E--Title V FY 23 Financial Services and General Government appropriations for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. Division G--FY 23 Interior and Related Agencies, appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities (Title III), and history- and preservation-related programs at the National Park Service (Title I). Division H--FY23 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (Title IV), American History and Civics and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education (Title III).

(HR 8254,Title V, Senate draft) FY 23 Financial Services and General Government appropriations for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission.(HR 8262, Senate draft) FY 23 Interior and Related Agencies appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and history- and preservation-related programs at the National Park Service. (HR 8295, Senate draft), FY23 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (Title IV), American History and Civics and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education (Title III).

Opposition to National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) pending agreement to transfer control of the museum functions at the George W. Bush Presidential Library from NARA to the George W. Bush Library Foundation. Worked with the House Oversight and Governmental Reform Committee staff to facilitate a freeze on the transfer pending further investigation of the impact. Letters to the Senate Committees on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs and Veterans Affairs in support of HR 7337, the "Access for Veterans to Records Act. The bill would authorize $60 million in funding to the National Archives to reduce a backlog of records requests from veterans that resulted from the COVID-19 shutdown. Letter to the Senate Armed Services Committee in support of inclusion of Section 5832 of HR 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act in the Senate version of the bill (S. 4543). The section would authorize $60 million in funding to the National Archives to reduce a backlog of records requests from veterans that resulted from the COVID-19 shutdown. Letter to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee in support of the nomination of Dr. Colleen Shogan to become the Archivist of the United States. At the committee's request, we submitted questions to be asked the nominee at her confirmation hearing.

Opposition to National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) pending agreement to transfer control of the museum functions at the George W. Bush Presidential Library from NARA to the George W. Bush Library Foundation.

(HR 8254,Title V) FY 23 Financial Services and General Government appropriations for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission.(HR 8262) FY 23 Interior and Related Agencies appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and history- and preservation-related programs at the National Park Service. (HR 8295), FY23 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (Title IV), American History and Civics and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education (Title III).

Support the passage of the "Civics Secures Democracy Act." (HR 1814 and S 879).

On March 15, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee convened a hearing to consider reforms to the Presidential Records Act (PRA). NCH submitted testimony for the record urging the Committee to pass legislation to strengthen compliance requirements with the PRA.

(HR 2471, Div. E, Title V) FY 22 Financial Services and General Government appropriations for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission.(HR 2471 Div. G, Title I) FY 22 Interior and Related Agencies appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and history- and preservation-related programs at the National Park Service. (HR 2471, Div. H, Titles III & IV) FY22 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, American History and Civics and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education.

(HR 4502; Senate draft bill) FY 22 Financial Services and General Government appropriations for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission.(HR 4502; Senate draft bill) FY 22 Interior and Related Agencies appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and history- and preservation-related programs at the National Park Service. (HR 4502; Senate draft bill) FY22 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, American History and Civics and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education.

Support HR 3408, the "Promoting Programming, Research, Education and Preservation in (PREP) Civics and Government Act."

Support the passage of the "Civics Secures Democracy Act." (HR 1814 and S 879). Support the passage of HR 2940, "Advancing International and Foreign Language Education Act."

(HR 4502; Senate draft bill) FY 22 Financial Services and General Government appropriations for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission.(HR 4502; Senate draft bill) FY 22 Interior and Related Agencies appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and history- and preservation-related programs at the National Park Service. (HR 4502; Senate draft bill) FY22 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, American History and Civics and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education.

Support HR 3408, the "Promoting Programming, Research, Education and Preservation in (PREP) Civics and Government Act."

(HR 4502; Senate draft bill) FY 22 Financial Services and General Government appropriations for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission.(HR 4502; Senate draft bill) FY 22 Interior and Related Agencies appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and history- and preservation-related programs at the National Park Service. (HR 4502; Senate draft bill) FY22 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, American History and Civics and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education.

Support the passage of the "Civics Secures Democracy Act." (HR 1814 and S 879). Support passage of HR 2940, a bill to reauthorize Title VI of the Education Act of 1965.

(House and Senate draft bills) FY 22 Financial Services and General Government appropriations for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 22 Interior and Related Agencies appropriations for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and history- and preservation-related programs at the National Park Service. FY22 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations for the Institute of Museum and Library Services, American History and Civics and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays programs at the Department of Education.

Letter and advocacy in support of HR 8295 and S. 4928, the "Educating for Democracy Act of 2020."

Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2021 (PL-116-260), Div. E Title V FY 21 Financial Services & General Government appropriations providing funding for the National Archives and Records Administration and the National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 21 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations (Div. F) for the National Endowment for the Humanities (Title III) and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service (title I). FY 21 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (Div. E) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services (Title IV) and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays International Education programs and K-12 history and civics education (Title III). FY 21 Legislative Branch appropriations funding for the Library of Congress Div. I, Title I).

FY 21 Financial Services & General Government appropriations (HR 7617 and Senate draft bills)providing funding for the National Archives and Records Administration and the National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 21 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations (HR 7608 and Senate draft bills) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 21 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (HR 7617 and Senate draft bills) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays International Education programs and K-12 history and civics education. FY 21 Legislative Branch appropriations funding for the Library of Congress (HR and Senate draft bills).

FY 21 Financial Services & General Government appropriations (HR 7617 and Senate draft bills)providing funding for the National Archives and Records Administration and the National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 21 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations (HR 7608 and Senate draft bills) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 21 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (HR 7617 and Senate draft bills) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays International Education programs and K-12 history and civics education. FY 21 Legislative Branch appropriations funding for the Library of Congress (HR and Senate draft bills).

FY 21 Financial Services & General Government appropriations (House and Senate draft bills)providing funding for the National Archives and Records Administration and the National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 21 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations (House and Senate draft bills) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 21 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (House and Senate draft bills) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays International Education programs and K-12 history and civics education. FY 21 Legislative Branch appropriations funding for the Library of Congress (House and Senate draft bills). Promoted Dear Colleague letter circulated by Reps. John Larson, Bill Pascrell and Don Young in support of increased funding for the National Archives and Records Administration in the FY 21 budget.

Worked with Congressmen John Larson, Bill Pascrell and Tom Cole promoting membership in the Congressional History Caucus. Sent a letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) urging the agency to reverse its decision to close the National Archives Records Center in Seattle, Washington. Sent a letter to Archivist of the United States David Ferriero criticizing the use of an altered photo of the 2017 Womens March on Washington in the National Archives and Records Administrations (NARA) exhibition on the 100th anniversary of women's suffrage. Co-signed letter to the Archivist of the United States David Ferriero urging the National Archives to improve oversight of federal agency compliance with the Federal Records Act and the Freedom of Information Act.

Worked with Congressman John Larson with regard to promotion of the Congressional History Caucus.

FY 20 Financial Services & General Government appropriations (PL 116-93, Division C) providing funding for the National Archives and Records Administration and the National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 20 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations (PL 116-94, Division D) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 20 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations (PL 116-94, Division A) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays International Education programs and K-12 history and civics education. FY 20 funding for the Library of Congress (PL 116-94, Division E).

Worked with Congressman John Larson with regard to promotion of the Congressional History Caucus.

FY 20 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 3351, S. 2524) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 20 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations bills (HR 3052, S.2580) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 20 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (HR 2740, Senate draft bill) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays International Education programs and K-12 history and civics education. FY 20 funding for the Library of Congress (HR 2779, S. 2581).

FY 20 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 3351, Senate draft bill) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 20 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations bills (HR 3052, Senate draft bill) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 20 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (HR 2740, Senate draft bill) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays International Education programs and K-12 history and civics education. FY 20 funding for the Library of Congress (HR 2779, Senate draft bill).

Worked with Congressman John Larson with regard to reestablishment of the Congressional History Caucus. Discussed FY 20 budget, declassification of records, presidential libraries, preservation of federal and presidential records with officials at the National Archives and Records Administration. Submitted nominees to the White House Office of Personnel for appointment to the Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board.

FY 19 & 20 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HJ Res 31, draft bills) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY19 & 20 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations bills (HJ Res 31, draft bills) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. F 19 & 20 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (HJ Res 31, draft bills) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays International Education programs and K-12 history and civics education. FY 19 & 20 funding for the Library of Congress (HJ Res 31, draft bills).

Worked with Congressman John Larson with regard to reestablishment of the Congressional History Caucus. Discussed FY 20 budget, declassification of records, presidential libraries, preservation of federal and presidential records with officials at the National Archives and Records Administration. Letter to the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee chairman and ranking member in support of HR 1063, the "Presidential Library Donation Reform Act." Submitted nominees to the White House Office of Personnel for appointment to the Civil Rights Cold Case Review Board.

FY19 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 6258, S 3107) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY19 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations bills (HR 6147, S 3073) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 19 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (HR 6157) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays International Education programs and K-12 history and civics education. FY19 funding for the Library of Congress (HR 5895).

Worked with offices of Representatives John Larson and Tom Cole to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through the dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus. Letter to the National Archives and Records Administration urging reconsideration of proposed records schedule submitted by the US Department of the Interior.

FY19 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 6258, S 3107) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY19 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations bills (HR 6147, S 3073) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 19 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (HR 6157) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays International Education programs and K-12 history and civics education. FY19 funding for the Library of Congress (HR 5895).

Worked with offices of Representatives John Larson and Tom Cole to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through the dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus. Letters to the Chairs and Ranking Members of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs (Sens. Johnson and McCaskill), House Committee on Homeland Security (Reps. McCaul and Thompson) and House Committee on Oversight & Government Reform (Reps. Gowdy and Cummings) expressing concern over the mismanagement of immigration records by the Department of Homeland Security and requesting an oversight hearing on the broader issue of federal records management.

FY19 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 6258, S 3107) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY19 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations bills (HR 6147, S 3073) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 19 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (House draft, S 3158) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays International Education programs and K-12 history and civics education.

Worked with offices of Representatives John Larson and Tom Cole to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through the dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus.

Worked with offices of Representatives John Larson and Tom Cole to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through the dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus. Letter to House and Senate in support of the "Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act" (ACMRA), H.R.4631. The bill would require all agency reports submitted to Congress to be catalogued and published in a central repository. This repository would also track the progress of agency reports required by Congress. Contacted COO William Bosanko of National Archives and Records Administration to express concerns over termination of team cards by researchers at National Archives facilities. Letter to Secretary of the Interior Zinke expressing concern over his refusal to meet with members of the National Park System Advisory Board which led to resignation of the board members in protest. NCH urged Zinke to appoint new members to the board and meet with them expeditiously.

FY 18 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 3280 [Title V], Senate draft) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 18 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations bills (HR 3354 [Titles III and I] and Senate draft) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 18 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (HR 3358 [Titles III and I] and S 1771 [Titles III and I]) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays program and K-12 history and civics education.

Letter to the House Education and Workforce Committee on HR 4508, the PROSPER Act, urging reauthorization of Title VI-International Education Programs at the US Department of Education. Submitted comments to the US Department of Education requesting that the subject of history be included along with civics education in prioritizing how limited grant funds are awarded.

Letter to the House Education and Workforce Committee on HR 4508, the PROSPER Act, urging reauthorization of Title VI-International Education Programs at the US Department of Education. Submitted comments to the US Department of Education requesting that the subject of history be included along with civics education in prioritizing how limited grant funds are awarded.

FY 18 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 3280 [Title V], Senate draft) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 18 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations bills (HR 3354 [Titles III and I] and Senate draft) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 18 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (HR 3358 [Titles III and I] and S 1771 [Titles III and I]) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays program and K-12 history and civics education.

FY 18 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 3280 [Title V], Senate draft) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 18 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations bills (HR 3354 [Titles III and I] and Senate draft) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 18 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (HR 3358 [Titles III and I] and S 1771 [Titles III and I]) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays program and K-12 history and civics education.

Worked with office of Representative John Larson to promote membership inthe Congressional History Caucus through the dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus.

Worked with office of Representative John Larson to promote membership inthe Congressional History Caucus through the dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus.

FY 18 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 3280 [Title V], Senate draft) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 18 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations bills (House [Titles III and I] and Senate drafts) for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 18 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (House [Titles IV and III] and Senate draft) providing funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays program and K-12 history and civics education.

Letter to House and Senate Appropriations Committees expressing support for strengthening and maintaining robust funding for collection of statistical data across the federal government. Letter to Representative Paul A. Gosar expressing concern that provisions in his bill, H.R. 482, the "Local Zoning and Property Rights Protection Act'" might preclude federal agencies from collecting geospatially specific demographic data by geographic area for housing in other federal surveys, including the decennial census, American Community Survey and various public health and farm household surveys. Worked with office of Representative John Larson to promote membership inthe Congressional History Caucus through the dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus.

FY 17 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills and continuing resolution (CR) providing funding for the the National Arlchives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 17 Interior & Related Agencies appropriations bills and CR providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service.FY 17 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills and CR providing funding for the Institute for Museum and Library Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright Hays program and K-12 history and civics education.

Worked with the office of Representative John Larson to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus.

FY 17 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (S 3067, HR 5485) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 17 Interior & Related Agencie approriations bills (S 3068, HR 5538) providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service at the US Department of the Interior. FY 17 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (S 3040,HR 5926) providing funding for the Institute for Museum and Libary Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright-Hays International Education programs and funding for K-12 history and civics education.

Worked with the office of Representative John Larson to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus. Supported nomination of Dr. Carla Hayden to be Librarian of Congress (Senate only) Contacted the National Archives pointing out the absence of an historian on the Federal Advisory Committee on the Freedom of Information Act as required by the panel's charter. Sent a letter to the Administrator of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration opposing the elimination of the history office at the Johnson Space Center in Houston, TX.

FY 17 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (S 3067, HR 5485) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 17 Interior & Related Agencie approriations bills (S 3068, HR 5538) providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service at the US Department of the Interior. FY 17 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (S 3040,HR 5926) providing funding for the Institute for Museum and Libary Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright-Hays International Education programs and funding for K-12 history and civics education.

FY 17 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (S. 3067, HR 5485) providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 17 Interior & Related Agencie approriations bills (S. 3068, HR 5538) providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service at the US Department of the Interior. FY 17 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations bills (S. 3040,House draft) providing funding for the Institute for Museum and Libary Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright-Hays International Education programs and funding for K-12 history and civics education.

Worked with the office of Representative John Larson to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus. Support passage of S. 337, "FOIA Improvement Act of 2016 (PL 114-185)." Support passage of HR 4702 and S 2639, "Equal Access to Congressional Research Service Reports Act of 2016. Support nomination of Dr. Carla Hayden to be Librarian of Congress (Senate only) Served as panel member representing the interests of historians on the Federal Advisory Committee on the Freedom of Information Act (administered by the National Archives).

Worked with the office of Representative John Larson to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus. Support passage of HR 653, "FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act." Support passage of HR 4702 and S 2639, "Equal Access to Congressional Research Service Reports Act of 2016. Served as panel member representing the interests of historians on the Federal Advisory Committee on the Freedom of Information Act (administered by the National Archives).

FY 17 Financial Services & General Government appropriations providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 17 Interior & Related Agencie approriations providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service at the US Department of the Interior. FY 17 Labor-HHS-Education appropriations providing funding for the Institute for Museum and Libary Services and the Department of Education's Title VI/Fulbright-Hays International Education programs and funding for K-12 history and civics education.

Worked with the office of Representative John Larson to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus. Served as panel member representing the interests of historians on the Federal Advisory Committee on the Freedom of Information Act (administered by the National Archives). Letter to the Secretary of State and Archivist of the United States urging that all of former Secretary of State Clintons emails from her private account are properly preserved and transferred back to the State Department in their original electronic form. Sent letters to Senators Cornyn and Leahy and Representatives Issa and Cummings supporting the bills they introduced, the "FOIA Overisght and Implementation Act" (H.R. 653) and the "FOIA Improvement Act" (S. 337)

Letter to the members of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee urging the inclusion of authorization of funding for history and civics education in the reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

Worked with the office of Representative John Larson to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus. Served as panel member representing the interests of historians on the Federal Advisory Committee on the Freedom of Information Act (administered by the National Archives).

Support passage of S 1177, the "Every Student Achieves Act," specifically Section 2003 authorizing funding for history and civics education in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

FY 16 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 2995 and Senate draft) sections providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 16 Interior & Related Agencies (HR 2822, S 1645) appropriations bills sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service at the US Department of the Interior.

Support passage of S 1177, the "Every Student Achieves Act," specifically Section 2003 authorizing funding for history and civics education in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Urged support for a "Dear Colleague" letter in the House to be sent to House Education and Workforce Chairman Kline and Ranking Member Scott urging support in conference for Senate language in the ESEA reauthorization bill authorizing funding for history and civics education.

Urged the House and Senate to pass S. 1177, the "Every Student Succeeds Act," specifically Sections 2232, 2233, 4107, and 4611 authorizing funding for history and civics education in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Sent messages to the House of Representatives urging support in conference for Senate language in the ESEA reauthorization bill authorizing funding for history and civics education. Messages to the House and Senate Appropriations Committees opposing cuts to Title VI and Fulbright-Hays international education programs.

Worked with the office of Representative John Larson to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus. Submitted comments to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on proposed revisions to the regulations for protection of human subjects in research (Docket ID HHS-OPHS-2015-0008). Served as panel member representing the interests of historians on the Federal Advisory Committee on the Freedom of Information Act (administered by the National Archives).

FY 16 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 2995 and Senate draft) sections providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 16 Interior & Related Agencies (HR 2822, S 1645) appropriations bills sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service at the US Department of the Interior.

Support passage of S 1177, the "Every Student Achieves Act," specifically Section 2003 authorizing funding for history and civics education in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Urged support for a "Dear Colleague" letter in the House to be sent to House Education and Workforce Chairman Kline and Ranking Member Scott urging support in conference for Senate language in the ESEA reauthorization bill authorizing funding for history and civics education.

FY 16 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 2995 and Senate draft) sections providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 16 Interior & Related Agencies (HR 2822, S 1645) appropriations bills sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service at the US Department of the Interior.

Support passage of S 1177, the "Every Student Achieves Act," specifically Section 2003 authorizing funding for history and civics education in the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA).

FY 16 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (House and Senate drafts) sections providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 16 Interior & Related Agencies (House and Senate drafts) appropriations bills sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service at the US Department of the Interior.

Worked with the office of Representative John Larson to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus. Served as panel member representing the interests of historians on the Federal Advisory Committee on the Freedom of Information Act (administered by the National Archives). Letter to the Secretary of State and Archivist of the United States urging that all of former Secretary of State Clintons emails from her private account are properly preserved and transferred back to the State Department in their original electronic form. Sent letters to Senators Cornyn and Leahy and Representatives Issa and Cummings supporting the bills they introduced, the "FOIA Overisght and Implementation Act" (H.R. 653) and the "FOIA Improvement Act" (S. 337)

Support passage of HR 83, the "Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act of 2015." Specifically sections providing funding for the National Archives and Records Administration, National Historical Publications and Records Commission, National Endowment for the Humanities, Title VI Fulbright-Hays education program at the Department of Education, and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior.

Support passage of S 398 the, "Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act." Support passage of HR 1233 the, "Presidential and Federal Records Act." Worked with staff of Representative John Larson to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus. Served as panel member representing the interests of historians on the federal Advisory Committee on the Freedom of Information Act (administered by the National Archives). Support enactment of S 2712, the "Adjunct Faculty Loan Fairness Act."

Letter to the US Department of Education urging the establishment of a separate Priority Area and funding for History and Civic Learning similar to that provided for Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Education. FY 15 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 5016, Senate draft) sections providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 15 Interior & Related Agencies (HR 5171 and Senate draft) appropriations bills sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service at the US Department of the Interior.

Proposed amendments to S. 398, the "Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Women's History Museum Act." Support enactment of HR 1233, "Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments." Support enactment of S. 2650, the "Presidential Library Donation Reform Act." Worked with the office of Representative John Larson to promote membership in the Congressional History Caucus through dissemination of a "Dear Colleague" letter to our members to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus. Served as panel member representing the interests of historians on the federal Advisory Committee on the Freedom of Information Act (administered by the National Archives). Support enactment of S. 2712 the "Adjunct FacultyLoan Fairness Act."

Fiscal Year 2015 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 5016, Senate draft) providing funding for the National Archives and Records Administration and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 15 Interior & Related Agencies House and Senate draft appropriations bills, providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior.

Proposed amendments to S. 398, the Commission to Study the Potential Creation of a National Womens History Museum Act of 2013. Support enactment of HR 1233, "Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments." Support enactment of HR1234, "Electronic Message Preservation Act." Support enactment of S 2520, the "FOIA Improvement Act." Support enactment of HR 1380, the "Access to Congressionally-Mandated Reports Act." Support enactment of HR 1211, "FOIA Oversight & Implementation Act."Worked with the office of Congressman John Larson to promote the Congressional History Caucus by disseminating a "Dear Colleague" letter to our organizations to urge their Members of Congress to join the caucus.

Support inclusion of language providing a "well-rounded education" which authorizes funding for history and civics education in the House and Senate bills (HR 5, S 1094) reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act.

Oppose enactment of HR 256, "Stop Wasting Archive Grants Act." Support enactment of HR 1133, "Presidential Library Donations Act." Support enactment of HR 1233, "Presidential and Federal Records Act Amendments." Support enactment of HR 1234, "Electronic Message Preservation Act." Support enactment of HR 1380, "Access to Congressionally-Mandated Reports Act."Worked with the offices of Representatives John Larson and Tom Cole to effect the creation of a Congressional History Caucus to provide a forum for Members of Congress to share their interest in and promote awareness of history. Assist in recruiting members for the caucus by disseminating "Dear Colleague" letter to our organizations. Contacted the National Archives requesting extension of the date for submission of comments on proposed changes to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission grant making process. Support enactment of H.R. 1211, the FOIA Oversight and Implementation Act of 2014, a bill to amend the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to promote greater government transparency and accountability.

Worked with the offices of Representatives John Larson and Tom Cole to effect the creation of a Congressional History Caucus to provide a forum for Members of Congress to share their interest in and promote awareness of history.

Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Services & General Government House and Senate Appropriations bills (HR 2786, S 1371) providing funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and the National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 2014 Interior & Environment House and Senate draft appropriations bills, providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior.FY 2014 Labor, HHS & Education House draft and Senate (S 1284) appropriations bills providing funding for history education and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays domestic and international education programs at the Department of Education. Also, funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Services & General Government House and Senate appropriations bills (HR 2786, S 1371), providing funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and the National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 2014 Interior & Environment House and Senate draft appropriations bills, providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior.FY 2014 Labor, HHS and Education House draft and Senate (S 1284) appropriations bills providing funding for history education and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays domestic and international education programs at the Department of Education. Also, funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Oppose enactment of HR 256, "Stop Wasting Archive Grants Act." Support enactment of HR 1133, "Presidential Library Donation Reform Act." Support enactment of HR 1380, "Access to Congressionally-Mandated Reports Act."

Oppose enactment of HR 256, "Stop Wasting Archive Grants Act." Support enactment of HR 1133, "Presidential Library Donation Reform Act." Support enactment of HR 1380, "Access to Congressionally-Mandated Reports Act."

Fiscal Year 2014 Financial Services & General Government House and Senate draft appropriations bills, providing funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 2014 Interior & Environment House and Senate draft appropriations bills, providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior.FY 2014 Labor, HHS and Education House and Senate draft appropriations bills providing funding for history education and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays domestic and international education programs at the Department of Education. Also, funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Support enactment of HR 1380, "Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act." Oppose enactment of HR 256, "Stop Wasting Archive Grants Act of 2013."

Fiscal Year 2013 Financial Services and General Government appropriations (HR 933) and FY 14 House and Senate draft bills, providing funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. FY 2103 (HR 933) and FY 14 House and Senate draft appropriations bills, providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior.FY 2013 Labor, HHS & Education appropriations (HR 933) and FY 14 House and Senate draft appropriations bills providing funding for history education and Title VI/Fulbright Hays international education programs at the Department of Education. Also, funding for the Institute of Museum and Library Services.

Oppose enactment of HR 2531, the "Stop Wasting Archives Grants Act." Support passage of HR 3071, the "Presidential Records Act of 2011."

Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HJ Res 117, HR 6020, S 3301)-funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 2013 Interior & Environment appropriations bills (HJ Res 117, HR 6091, Senate draft)-funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior. FY 2013 Labor, HHS & Education appropriations bills (HJ Res 117, S 3295, House draft)-Funding for K-12 history and civics education programs and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays international education programs at the Department of Education. Also, funding for the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills (HR 6020, S 3301)--funding for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY 2013 Interior & Environment appropriations bills (HR 6091, Senate draft)--funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY 2013 Labor, HHS and Education appropriations bills (S 3295, House draft) funding for K-12 history and civics education programs and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays international education programs at the Department of Education. Also, funding for the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

Oppose enactment of HR 2531, the "Stop Wasting Archives Grants Act." Support passage of HR 3071, the "Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2011." Oppose enactment of HR 3699, the "Research Works Act."

Oppose enactment of HR 2531, "Stop Wasting Archives Grants Act." Support passage of HR 3071, the "Presidential Records Act Amendmentments of 2011." Oppose enactment of HR 3699, the "Research Works Act."

Fiscal Year (FY) 2013 draft Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills--funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY '13 draft Interior & Environment appropriations bills--funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY '13 Labor, HHS and Education draft appropriations bills, specifically funding for K-12 history and civics education funding and Title VI/Fulbright-Hays international education programs at the Department of Education. Also funding for the Institute for Museum and Library Services.

FY 12 Financial Services & General Government appropriations (HR 2055, Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2012)-funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY '12 Interior & Environment appropriations- (HR 2055) funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY '12 Labor, HHS & Education appropriations (HR 2055), specifically funding for Teaching American History grants and civics education programs at the Department of Education.

HR 1891, "Setting New Priorities in Education Act," opposing provision eliminating funding for the Teaching American History Grants program at the Department of Education. Senate bill reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act as passed by the Senate Health, Education, Labor & Pensions Committee. Specifically support for Sen. Casey's well-rounded education amendment regarding funding and policies affecting history and civics education at the U.S. Department of Education.

HR 1891, "Setting New Priorities in Education Act," opposing provision eliminating funding for the Teaching American History Grants program at the Department of Education. Senate draft bill reauthorizing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, specifically regarding funding and policies affecting history and civics education programs at the Department of Education.

Oppose enactment of HR 2531, "Stop Wasting Archives Grants Act of 2011."

Fiscal Year 2012 Financial Services & General Government appropriations (HR 2434, S 1573)-funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. FY '12 Interior & Environment appropriations (HR 2584, Senate draft)-funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. FY '12 Labor, HHS & Education appropriations (HR 3070, S 1599), specifically funding for Teaching American History grants and civics education programs at the Department of Education.

Fiscal Year 2012 draft Senate bill and HR 2434, Financial Services and General Government appropriations specifically funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. House and Senate draft Interior-Environment appropriations bills, specifically funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and history and preservation programs at the National Park Service. House and Senate draft Labor, HHS and Education FY '12 appropriations bill specifically funding for the Teaching American History grants and civics education programs at the U.S. Department of Education.

Support of HR 1564 and S. 627, the "Faster FOIA Act of 2011.

Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act, specifically regarding funding and policies affecting the Teaching American History grants program.

FY 2011 continuing resolutions (HJ RES 44, HJ RES 48, HR 1363, HR1473), FY 12 draft appropriations bills (Financial Services & General Govt, Interior, and Labor, HHS & Education) providing funding for the National Archives and Records Administration, National Historical Publications and Records Commission, National Endowment for the Humanities, history and preservation programs at the National Park Service, and Teaching American History Grants program at the Department of Education.

House & Senate Financial Services & General Government fiscal year 2011 appropriations (HR 3082), sections providing funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. House & Senate Interior & Related Agencies FY 2011 appropriations, sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and historical and preservation programs at the National Park Service. House and Senate Labor, Health & Education FY 2011 appropriations (HR 3082), section providing funding for the Teaching of Traditional American History grants program at the Department of Education. HR 5616 and S 2872, legislation to authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications & Records Commission.

HR 35, support passage of the "Presidential Records Act Amendments." HR 2256, S 3227, support passage of the "Preserving the American Historical Record Act." HR 1387, support passage of the "Electronic Message Preservation Act." HR 6026, support passage of the "Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act." Support passage of S 3111, the "Faster FOIA Act." S 1838 and HR 4771, support passage of the "Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act."

HR 35, support passage of the "Presidential Records Act Amendments." HR 2256, S 3227, support passage of the "Preserving the American Historical Record Act." HR 1387, support passage of the "Electronic Message Preservation Act." HR 6026, support passage of the "Access to Congressionally Mandated Reports Act." S 1838 and HR 4771support passage of the "Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act." HR 553, support passage of the "Reducing Over-Classification Act." Meetings with Archivist of the United States David Ferriero to discuss National Archives programs including declassification, federal and presidential records management and the Electronic Records Archive.

House & Senate Financial Services & General Government fiscal year 2011 appropriations bills (House draft & S 3677), sections providing funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. House & Senate Interior & Related Agencies FY 2011 appropriations draft bills, sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and historical and preservation programs at the National Park Service. House and Senate Labor, Health & Education FY 2011 appropriations bills (House draft & S 3686), section providing funding for the Teaching of Traditional American History program at the Department of Education. HR 1556, HR 5616 and S 2872, legislation to authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications & Records Commission.

Reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA), specifically regarding funding and policies affecting the teaching of American history.

HR 35, support passage of the "Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2009." HR 2256, S 3227, support passage of the "Preserving the American Historical Record Act." Meeting with Archivist of the United States David Ferriero to discuss programs and policies of the National Archives & Records Administration, specifically declassification, presidential and federal records management, and Electronic Records Archive. S 1838, HR 4771, support passage of the "Civil War Sesquicentennial Commission Act."

HR 35, support passage of the "Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2009." HR 2256, support passage of the "Preserving the American Historical Record Act." Meeting with Archivist of the United States David S. Ferriero to discuss programs and policies of the National Archives and Records Adminisitration specifically declassification, presidential and federal records management, electronic records archive and NHPRC. Letters to the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Subcommittee on Federal Financial Management, Government Information, Federal Services, and International Security and House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Subcommittee on Information Policy, Census and National Archives requesting hearings to ascertain the need for amendments to the Federal Records Act (FRA) to prevent the unauthorized destruction of federal record emails.

House and Senate Financial Services & General Government Fiscal Year (FY) 2011 appropriations bills, specifically sections providing funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and National Historical Publications & Records Commission (NHPRC). House and Senate Interior & Related Agencies FY 2011 appropriations bills, specifically sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, and historical and preservation programs at the National Park Service. House and Senate draft Labor, Health & Education FY 2011 appropriations bills, specifically sections providing funding for the Teaching of Traditional American History program at the Department of Education, National History Day and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. HR 1556, S 2872, a bill to authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

HR 3170, S 1432, HR 3288, Financial Services & General Government FY 2010 appropriations bills, sections providing funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. HR 2996, Interior, Environment & Related Agencies FY 2010 appropriations bill sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities and preservation and history-related programs at the National Park Service. HR 3293, HR 3288. Labor, Health & Education Fiscal Year 2010 appropriations bills, sections providing funding for the Teaching Traditional American History program at the U.S. Department of Education. HR 2847, HR 3288. Commerce, Justice & Science Fiscal Year 2010 appropriations bills opposing proposed Senate amendment to eliminate fuding for political science programs at the National Science Foundation. HR 1556, S 2872, a bill to authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

HR 35, support passage of the "Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2009." HR 2256, support passage of the "Preserving American Historical Record Act."

HR 35, support passage of the "Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2009." HR 2256, "Support passage of the "Preserving the American Historical Record Act."

HR 3170, S 1432, Financial Services & General Government FY 2010 appropriations bills, sections providing funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and the National Historical Publications & Records Commission. HR 2996 and Senate draft bill, Interior, Environment & Related Agencies FY 2010 appropriations bills, sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, Smithsonian Institution and preservation and history-related programs at the National Park Service. HR 3293 and Senate draft bill Labor, Health & Education FY 2010 appropriations bills, sections providing funding for the Teaching American History Grants program at the US Department of Education and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. HR 1556, a bill to authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications & Records Commission through FY 2014.

HR 3170, S 1432, Financial Services and General Government FY 2010 appropriations bills, sections providing funding for the National Archives & Records Administration and the National Historical Publications & Records Commission. HR 2996 and Senate draft bill Interior, Environment & Related Agencies FY 2010 appropriations bills, sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, Smithsonian Institution and preservation and history-related programs at the National Park Service. House and Senate draft Labor, Health and Education FY 2010 appropriations bills, sections providing funding for the Teaching American History Grants program at the US Department of Education and the Institute of Museum and Library Services. HR 1556, a bill to authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through fiscal year 2014.

HR 35, support passage of the "Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2009." HR 2256, support passage of the "Preserving the American Historical Record Act."

HR 35, support passage of the "Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2009."

HR 1105, Continuing appropriations for non-defense federal agencies for Fiscal Year 2009; Sections providing funding for the National Archives & Records Administration, National Historical Publications and Records Commission, Teaching American History Grants program at the U.S. Department of Education and National Endowment for the Humanities. HR 1556, "To authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through Fiscal Year 2014."

S 3477, "Presidential Historical Records Preservation Act." Bill would create grants program for the preservation of records of former presidents, make changes to the National Historical Publications and Records Commission operations, make changes to the Founding Fathers editorial projects, make changes to the National Archives Presidential Library system, and create a national database and provide for preservation of records of servitude, emancipation and post-Civil War Reconstruction.

HR 2638, Continuing appropriations for all agencies for FY 2009; HR 7323 & S 3260 Financial Services & General Government appropriations bills. Sections providing funding for the National Archives and National Historical Publications & Records Commission. House draft & S 3230, Labor HHS & Education appropriations bills. Specific section providing funding for the Teaching American History Grants program at the Department of Education. House and Senate draft bills for Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY '09 appropriations. Specific sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Smithsonian Institution, and preservation and history-related programs at the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior. HR 5582 and draft version of S 3477 to reauthorize programs of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

House (draft bill) & S. 3260, Financial Services and General Government FY '09 appropriations bills. Sections providing funding for the National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. House (draft bill) & S. 3230, Labor, HHS and Education appropriations bills. Specific section providing funding for the Teaching American History Grants program at the U.S. Department of Education. House and Senate draft bills, Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY '09 appropriations bills. Specific sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Smithsonian Institution and historical-related programs at the National Park Service of the U.S. Department of the Interior. H.R. 5582 and draft version of S. 3477, to reauthorize the programs of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission.

S. 3477, "Presidential Historical Records Preservation Act." Bill would create grant program for preservation of records of former presidents, make changes in the National Historical Publications and Records Commission, make changes to Founding Fathers editorial projects, make changes to National Archives and Records Administration Presidential Library system and create a national database and preservation of records of servitude, emancipation, and post-Civil War reconstruction.

April 29, 2008, letter to the Archivist of the United States Allen Weinstein to express opposition to the National Archives and Record Administrations decision to not capture and preserve a snapshot of government web pages at the end of the current Administration. CC: letter also sent to Senators Joseph I. Lieberman, Susan M. Collins and Thomas R. Carper and Representatives Henry A. Waxman, Thomas M. Davis III, and William Lacy Clay.

House (draft bill) and S. 3260, Financial Services & General Government FY '09 appropriations bills. Sections providing funding for the National Archives and Records Administration and the National Historical Publications and Records Commission. House (draft bill) and S. 3230, Labor, HHS and Education FY '09 appropriations bills. Specific provision for funding of the Teaching American History Grants program at the Department of Education. House and Senate, Interior, Environment and Related Agencies FY '09 draft appropriations bills. Specific sections providing funding for the National Endowment for the Humanities, the Smithsonian Institution and history-related programs at the National Park Service of the Department of the Interior. H.R. 5582 and Senate draft bill to reauthorize the programs of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission from fiscal year 2010 through fiscal year 2014 at the level of $20 million per fiscal year.

Appropriations for the National Archives & Records Administration, National Historical Publications & Records Commission, Smithsonian Institution, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Park Service history-related programs, and Teaching American History Grants at the Department of Education. Declassification, improving access to federal and presidential records and Freedom of Information Act reform.

Appropriations for the National Archives & Records Administration, National Historical Publications & Records Commission, Smithsonian Institution, National Endowment for the Humanities, National Park Service history-related programs, and Teaching American History Grants at the Department of Education. Declassification, improving access to federal and presidential records and Freedom of Information Act reform.

House & Senate draft bills-Financial Services & General Government Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations, Funding for National Archives and Records Administration and National Historical Publications and Records Commission. House & Senate draft bills-Interior, Environment & Related Agencies Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations, Funding for National Endowment for the Humanities, Smithsonian Institution and National Park Service history-related programs. Draft bills-House and Senate Labor, HHS and Education Fiscal Year 2009 Appropriations, Funding for Teaching American History Grants at the U.S. Department of Education. H.R. 5582-Bill to authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission through Fiscal Year 2014.

H.R. 1255, S. 886-Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007 H.R. 1254-Presidential Library Donation Reform Act of 2007

HR 1255, S 886 Presidential Records Reform Act HR 1254, Presidential Library Disclosure Act HR 1664, S1878 Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Grants Authorization S 2488, HR 1309, S 849 OPEN Government Act, Freedom of Information Act Reform

HR 2764, HR 2829 Financial Services & General Government Appropriations Funding National Archives & National Historical Publications and Records Commission HR 2764, HR 3043, S 1710 Labor, HHS & Education Appropriations Funding Teaching American History grants @ Department of Education

HR 1255, S 886--Presidential Records Act Amendments of 2007 HR 1254--Presidential Library Donation Reform Act of 2007 HR 1309, S 849--Freedom of Infomation Act Reform HR 1664, S 1878--Woodrow Wilson Presidential Library Grants Authorization

HR 2829, Senate Draft Bill--Financial Services & General Government Appropriations, Funding National Archives and NHPRC HR 2043, S 1710--Labor, HHS, & Education Appropriations, Funding Teaching American History Grants @ Dept. of Education HR 2643, S 1696--Interior, Environment & Related Agencies, Funding National Endowment for the Humanities and Smithsonian Institution