To establish a program in the Library of Congress for the collection of oral histories related to the terrorist attacks of September 11, 2001, and for other purposes.
Latest action (10 Sep 2026): Introduced
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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Official summary
This bill is in the first stage of the legislative process. It was introduced into Congress on September 10, 2026. It will typically be considered by committee next before it is possibly sent on to the House or Senate as a whole.
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?
- Not yet. As of 10 Sep 2026, H.R. 10340 is introduced.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10340?
- H.R. 10340 was sponsored by Rep. Thomas Kean [R-NJ7] (Republican-NJ), with 0 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10340?
- Introduced (10 Sep 2026).
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