9/11 Legacy Preservation Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
What this bill does
H.R. 10340 is a bill that, based on its title, would direct the Library of Congress to create a program for collecting oral histories related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The title also references "other purposes," but since the full text of the bill has not yet been published, the specific details of how such a program would be structured, funded, or implemented are not known at this time.
Based on the stated purpose, the bill would likely affect the Library of Congress, which would be tasked with establishing and administering the oral history collection effort. It may also involve individuals connected to the September 11 attacks—such as survivors, family members, first responders, or witnesses—whose accounts could be gathered as part of this program, though the bill's text does not yet specify eligibility, scope, or procedures.
The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Thomas Kean of New Jersey, and its current status is "Introduced." This means it has been formally submitted to the House of Representatives but has not yet advanced through committee review, markup, floor votes, or other legislative steps. Further action, including committee assignment and potential hearings, would be needed before the bill could proceed toward a vote. Additional details about its provisions will become available once the full legislative text is published.
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Timeline
10 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10340 do?
- H.R. 10340 is a bill that, based on its title, would direct the Library of Congress to create a program for collecting oral histories related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001. The title also references "other purposes," but since the full text of the bill has not yet been published, the specific details of how such a program would be structured, funded, or implemented are not known at this time. Based on the stated purpose, the bill would likely affect the Library of Congress, which would be tasked with establishing and administering the oral history collection effort. It may also involve individuals connected to the September 11 attacks—such as survivors, family members, first responders, or witnesses—whose accounts could be gathered as part of this program, though the bill's text does not yet specify eligibility, scope, or procedures. The bill was introduced on September 10, 2026, by Rep. Thomas Kean of New Jersey, and its current status is "Introduced." This means it has been formally submitted to the House of Representatives but has not yet advanced through committee review, markup, floor votes, or other legislative steps. Further action, including committee assignment and potential hearings, would be needed before the bill could proceed toward a vote. Additional details about its provisions will become available once the full legislative text is published.
- Has H.R. 10340 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10340. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10340?
- H.R. 10340 was sponsored by Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10340?
- Referred to the House Committee on House Administration. (10 Sep 2026).
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