Create a federal grant program to hire writers and document American life across the country.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act?
The 21st Century Federal Writers Project Act is represented by H.R. 9558, which has remained in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since June 29, 2026. Members of this committee must act next to hold a vote on the bill, but the binding constraint is that most federal legislation never receives a committee hearing. This outcome is standard for the legislative process because the vast majority of bills expire without ever reaching a floor vote.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by 21st Century Federal Writers’ Project Act (H.R. 9558 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 5192 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 5192 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Ted Lieu (D-CA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.