; Whereas then-Librarian of Congress Dr. James Billington advocated for the successful launch of the Veterans History Project in the early 2000s, and his efforts have been continued and strengthened by Librarian Dr. Carla Hayden; Whereas the Veterans History Project utilizes valuable space in the alcoves of the Library of Congress’ reading room to provide a tranquil and meaningful space for veterans wishing to be interviewed; Whereas the Veterans History Project has partnered with documentarians and authors looking to share the experiences of veterans while they served, including Ken Burns with The Vietnam War and Liza Mundy with Code Girls ; Whereas the Veterans History Project has collaborated with other organizations, including the Smithsonian National Museum of the American Indian, to gain collections in traditionally underrepresented areas; Whereas the mission of the Veterans History Project was expanded in 2016 with the unanimous passage of the Gold Star Families Voices Act to also include oral histories by immediate family members of members of the Armed Forces who died as a result of their service during a period of war; Whereas the Veterans History Project has partnered with the House of Representatives Wounded Warrior Fellowship Program with districts across the country to teach a monthly cadre of Fellows about the Project; Whereas the Veterans History Project continues to hold strong bipartisan support in the House of Representatives; and Whereas the year 2020 marks the 20th anniversary of the Veterans History Project: Now, therefore, be it