To amend title 44, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission for fiscal years 2002 through 2005.
Latest Action
Became Public Law No: 106-410.
Official Summary
Authorizes appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission for FY 2002 through 2005.
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AI Government Intelligence™This bill, enacted as Public Law No: 106-410, amends title 44 of the United States Code to authorize federal appropriations for the National Historical Publications and Records Commission (NHPRC) for fiscal years 2002 through 2005. The NHPRC supports projects related to the preservation and publication of historical documents and records. The authorization of appropriations provides the legal basis for funding the Commission's activities during this period.
The law authorizes federal funding for the NHPRC for four fiscal years, enabling continued support for historical records preservation and publication efforts.
- Amends title 44, United States Code, to authorize appropriations for the NHPRC.
- Covers fiscal years 2002 through 2005 for funding authorization.
- The NHPRC focuses on preserving and publishing historical documents and records.
['National Historical Publications and Records Commission', 'Federal agencies involved in historical records management', 'Historians, researchers, and the general public interested in historical documents', 'Organizations and institutions that receive NHPRC grants']
['The bill authorizes appropriations but does not specify funding amounts, which may affect budget planning and allocation.', 'Implementation depends on subsequent appropriations acts to provide actual funding.', 'Oversight mechanisms for the use of appropriated funds are not detailed in the bill text provided.']
The bill was introduced and passed during the 106th Congress and was signed into law on November 1, 2000. It reflects a routine legislative action to authorize funding for a federal commission responsible for historical records, consistent with ongoing government support for cultural and historical preservation.
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['Continued authorization may encourage ongoing preservation and publication projects, supporting historical research and public access to government records.', 'Federal agencies and institutions may plan projects based on expected NHPRC funding availability during the authorized years.']
The bill authorizes funding but does not specify amounts or include detailed oversight provisions, so transparency on actual funding levels and use depends on subsequent appropriations and agency reporting. Monitoring the appropriations process and NHPRC's use of funds is important for ensuring accountability.
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