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2 U.S.C. § 168b (THE CONGRESS)
§ 168b. Printing and distribution of additional copies of Constitution Annotated
There shall be printed four thousand eight hundred and seventy additional copies of the hardbound revised editions prepared pursuant to clause (1) of section 168 of this title and of all cumulative pocket-part supplements thereto, of which two thousand six hundred and thirty-four copies shall be for the use of the House of Representatives, one thousand two hundred and thirty-six copies shall be for the use of the Senate, and one thousand copies shall be for the use of the Joint Committee on Printing. All Members of the Congress, Vice Presidents of the United States, and Delegates and Resident Commissioners, newly elected subsequent to the issuance of the hardbound revised edition prepared pursuant to such clause and prior to the first hardbound decennial revised edition, who did not receive a copy of the edition prepared pursuant to such clause, shall, upon timely request, receive one copy of such edition and the then current cumulative pocket-part supplement and any further supplements thereto. All Members of the Congress, Vice Presidents of the United States, and Delegates and Resident Commissioners, no longer serving after the issuance of the hardbound revised edition prepared pursuant to such clause and who received such edition, may receive one copy of each cumulative pocket-part supplement thereto upon timely request.
(Pub. L. 91–589, § 3, Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1586.)
2 U.S.C. § 168c (THE CONGRESS)
§ 168c. Printing and distribution of decennial editions and supplements to Constitution Annotated
Additional copies of each hardbound decennial revised edition and of the cumulative pocket-part supplements thereto shall be printed and distributed in accordance with the provisions of any concurrent resolution hereafter adopted with respect thereto.
(Pub. L. 91–589, § 4, Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1587.)
2 U.S.C. § 168d (THE CONGRESS)
§ 168d. Authorization of appropriations for Constitution Annotated
There are authorized to be appropriated such sums, to remain available until expended, as may be necessary to carry out the provisions of sections 168 to 168d of this title.
(Pub. L. 91–589, § 5, Dec. 24, 1970, 84 Stat. 1587.)
2 U.S.C. § 169 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 169. Positions in Library of Congress exempt from citizenship requirement
From and after October 1, 1983, not to exceed fifteen positions in the Library of Congress may be exempt from the provisions of appropriation Acts concerning the employment of aliens during the current fiscal year, but the Librarian shall not make any appointment to any such position until he has ascertained that he cannot secure for such appointments a person in any of the categories specified in such provisions who possesses the special qualifications for the particular position and also otherwise meets the general requirements for employment in the Library of Congress.
(Pub. L. 98–51, title II, § 202, July 14, 1983, 97 Stat. 276.)
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Provisions similar to those in this section were contained in the following prior appropriation acts:
Oct. 2, 1982, Pub. L. 97–276, § 101(e) [S. 2939, title II, § 202], 96 Stat. 1189.
Oct. 1, 1981, Pub. L. 97–51, § 101(c) [H.R. 4120, title II, § 202], 95 Stat. 959.
Dec. 16, 1980, Pub. L. 96–536, § 101(c) [H.R. 7593, title II, § 202], 94 Stat. 3167.
Oct. 12, 1979, Pub. L. 96–86, § 101(c) [H.R. 4390, title II, § 202], 93 Stat. 657.
Sept. 30, 1978, Pub. L. 95–391, title II, § 202, 92 Stat. 785.
Aug. 5, 1977, Pub. L. 95–94, title II, § 202, 91 Stat. 677.
Oct. 1, 1976, Pub. L. 94–440, title VIII, § 802, 90 Stat. 1457.
July 25, 1975, Pub. L. 94–59, title VII, § 702, 89 Stat. 294.
Aug. 13, 1974, Pub. L. 93–371, 88 Stat. 441.
Nov. 1, 1973, Pub. L. 93–145, 87 Stat. 547.
July 10, 1972, Pub. L. 92–342, 86 Stat. 446.
July 9, 1971, Pub. L. 92–51, 85 Stat. 141.
Aug. 18, 1970, Pub. L. 91–382, 84 Stat. 823.
Dec. 12, 1969, Pub. L. 91–145, 83 Stat. 357.
July 23, 1968, Pub. L. 90–417, 82 Stat. 411.
July 28, 1967, Pub. L. 90–57, 81 Stat. 140.
Aug. 27, 1966, Pub. L. 89–545, 80 Stat. 368.
July 27, 1965, Pub. L. 89–90, 79 Stat. 280.
Aug. 20, 1964, Pub. L. 88–454, 78 Stat. 548.
Dec. 30, 1963, Pub. L. 88–248, 77 Stat. 816.
Oct. 2, 1962, Pub. L. 87–730, 76 Stat. 692.
Aug. 10, 1961, Pub. L. 87–130, 75 Stat. 333.
July 12, 1960, Pub. L. 86–628, 74 Stat. 459.
Aug. 21, 1959, Pub. L. 86–176, 73 Stat. 411.
July 31, 1958, Pub. L. 85–570, 72 Stat. 452.
July 1, 1957, Pub. L. 85–75, 71 Stat. 255.
June 27, 1956, ch. 453, 70 Stat. 368.
Aug. 5, 1955, ch. 568, 69 Stat. 518.
July 2, 1954, ch. 455, 68 Stat. 408.
Aug. 1, 1953, ch. 304, 67 Stat. 330.
July 9, 1952, ch. 598, 66 Stat. 476.
Oct. 11, 1951, ch. 485, 65 Stat. 400.
Sept. 6, 1950, ch. 896, Ch. II, 64 Stat. 606.
June 22, 1949, ch. 235, 63 Stat. 228.
June 14, 1948, ch. 467, 62 Stat. 434.
July 17, 1947, ch. 262, 61 Stat. 374.
July 1, 1946, ch. 530, 60 Stat. 405.
June 13, 1945, ch. 189, 59 Stat. 256.
June 26, 1944, ch. 277, 58 Stat. 351.
June 28, 1943, ch. 173, 57 Stat. 236.
2 U.S.C. § 171 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 171. Congressional declaration of findings and purpose as to Center for the Book
The Congress hereby finds and declares—
(1) that the Congress of the United States on April 24, 1800, established for itself a library of the Congress;
(2) that in 1815, the Congress purchased the personal library of the third President of the United States which contained materials on every science known to man and described such a collection as a “substratum of a great national library”;
(3) that the Congress of the United States in recognition of the importance of printing and its impact on America purchased the Gutenberg Bible in 1930 for the Nation for placement in the Library of Congress;
(4) that the Congress of the United States has through statute and appropriations made this library accessible to any member of the public;
(5) that this collection of books and other library materials has now become one of the greatest libraries in civilization;
(6) that the book and the printed word have had the most profound influence on American civilization and learning and have been the very foundation on which our democratic principles have survived through our two hundred-year history;
(7) that in the year 1977, the Congress of the United States assembled hereby declares its reaffirmation of the importance of the printed word and the book and recognizes the importance of a Center for the Book to the continued study and development of written record as central to our understanding of ourselves and our world.
It is therefore the purpose of sections 171 to 175 of this title to establish a Center for the Book in the Library of Congress to provide a program for the investigation of the transmission of human knowledge and to heighten public interest in the role of books and printing in the diffusion of this knowledge.
(Pub. L. 95–129, § 1, Oct. 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 1151.)
2 U.S.C. § 172 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 172. Definitions
As used in sections 171 to 175 of this title—
(1) the term Center means the Center for the Book;
(2) the term Librarian means the Librarian of Congress.
(Pub. L. 95–129, § 2, Oct. 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 1151.)
2 U.S.C. § 174 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 174. Function of Center for the Book
The Librarian through the Center shall stimulate public interest and research in the role of the book in the diffusion of knowledge through such activities as a visiting scholar program accompanied by lectures, exhibits, publications, and any other related activities.
(Pub. L. 95–129, § 4, Oct. 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 1152.)
2 U.S.C. § 175 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 175. Administrative provisions
The Librarian of Congress, in carrying out the Center’s functions, is authorized to—
(1) prescribe such regulations as he deems necessary;
(2) receive money and other property donated, bequeathed, or devised for the purposes of the Center, and to use, sell, or otherwise dispose of such property for the purposes of carrying out the Center’s functions, without reference to Federal disposal statutes; and
(3) accept and utilize the services of voluntary and noncompensated personnel and reimburse them for travel expenses, including per diem, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5.
(Pub. L. 95–129, § 5, Oct. 13, 1977, 91 Stat. 1152.)
2 U.S.C. § 176 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 176. Mass Book Deacidification Facility; operation by Librarian of Congress
Notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Librarian of Congress shall equip, furnish, operate, and maintain the Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidification Facility.
(Pub. L. 98–427, § 2, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1656.)
heading: Authorization To Construct Facility
text: Pub. L. 98–427, § 1, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1656, provided: “That the Librarian of Congress is authorized and directed, subject to the supervision and construction authority of a Federal civilian or military agency, to construct the Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidification Facility in accordance with the general design developed by the Library of Congress and reviewed by the Architect of the Capitol, as set forth in the document entitled ‘Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidification Facility, Engineering, Design, and Cost Estimate and Drawings’, dated December 1983. Such facility shall be constructed on Federal property within seventy-five miles of the United States Capitol Building.”
heading: Authorization of Appropriation
text: Pub. L. 98–427, § 3, Sept. 28, 1984, 98 Stat. 1656, provided that: “There are authorized to be appropriated for fiscal years beginning after September 30, 1983, sums not to exceed $11,500,000 to carry out the provisions of this Act [enacting this section and a provision set out as a note under this section].”
2 U.S.C. § 177 (THE CONGRESS)
§ 177. Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry
(a) Recognition
The Congress recognizes that the Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress has for some time occupied a position of prominence in the life of the Nation, has spoken effectively for literary causes, and has occasionally performed duties and functions sometimes associated with the position of poet laureate in other nations and societies. Individuals are appointed to the position of Consultant in Poetry by the Librarian of Congress for one- or two-year terms solely on the basis of literary merit, and are compensated from endowment funds administered by the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board. The Congress further recognizes this position is equivalent to that of Poet Laureate of the United States.
(b) Position established
(1) There is established in the Library of Congress the position of Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry. The Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry shall be appointed by the Librarian of Congress pursuant to the same procedures of appointment as established on December 20, 1985, for the Consultant in Poetry to the Library of Congress.
(2) Each department and office of the Federal Government is encouraged to make use of the services of the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry for ceremonial and other occasions of celebration under such procedures as the Librarian of Congress shall approve designed to assure that participation under this paragraph does not impair the continuation of the work of the individual chosen to fill the position of Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry.
(c) Poetry program
(1) The Chairperson of the National Endowment for the Arts, with the advice of the National Council on the Arts, shall annually sponsor a program at which the Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry will present a major work or the work of other distinguished poets.
(2) There are authorized to be appropriated to the National Endowment for the Arts $10,000 for the fiscal year 1987 and for each succeeding fiscal year ending prior to October 1, 1990, for the purpose of carrying out this subsection.
(Pub. L. 99–194, title VI, § 601, Dec. 20, 1985, 99 Stat. 1347.)
2 U.S.C. § 178 to 178l (THE CONGRESS)
§§ 178 to 178l. Repealed. Pub. L. 102–307, title II, § 214, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 272
text: Section 178, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 1, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1782, related to Congressional findings on national film preservation.
text: Section 178a, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 2, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1782, related to establishment of a National Film Registry.
text: Section 178b, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 3, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1782, related to the duties of Librarian of Congress with respect to the National Film Registry.
text: Section 178c, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 4, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1784, related to film labeling requirements.
text: Section 178d, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 5, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1785, related to misuse of National Film Registry seal.
text: Section 178e, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 6, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1785, related to remedies for film labeling violations or for misusing the National Film Registry seal.
text: Section 178f, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 7, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1785, related to exclusivity of remedies provided in former section 178e of this title.
text: Section 178g, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 8, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1785; Pub. L. 102–378, § 5(c), Oct. 2, 1992, 106 Stat. 1358, related to establishment of National Film Preservation Board.
text: Section 178h, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 9, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1787, related to staff of National Film Registry Board and authority of Board to procure services of experts and consultants.
text: Section 178i, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 10, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1787, related to powers of National Film Registry Board.
text: Section 178j, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 11, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1787, contained definitions.
text: Section 178k, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 12, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1788, authorized appropriations.
text: Section 178l, Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 13, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1788, provided effective date, sunset, and savings provisions for former sections 178 to 178l of this title.
text: For similar provisions, see section 179l et seq. of this title.
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 100–446, title I, § 1, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1782, which provided that sections 178 to 178l of this title were to be cited as the “National Film Preservation Act of 1988” was repealed by Pub. L. 102–307, title III, § 214, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 272.
2 U.S.C. § 179l (THE CONGRESS)
§ 179l. National Film Registry of Library of Congress
The Librarian of Congress (hereafter in sections 179l to 179w of this title referred to as the “Librarian”) shall continue the National Film Registry established and maintained under the National Film Preservation Act of 1988 (Public Law 100–446), and the National Film Preservation Act of 1992 (Public Law 102–307) pursuant to the provisions of sections 179l to 179w of this title, for the purpose of maintaining and preserving films that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
(Pub. L. 104–285, title I, § 102, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3377.)
heading: References in Text
text: Sections 179l to 179w of the title, referred to in text, was in the original “this Act” the first place appearing and “this title” the second place appearing, both of which were translated as meaning title I of Pub. L. 104–285, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3377, which is classified principally to sections 179l to 179w of this title. For complete classification of title I to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables.
The National Film Preservation Act of 1988, referred to in text, is Pub. L. 100–446, title I, §§ 1–13, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1782–1788, which was classified to sections 178 to 178l of this title and was repealed by Pub. L. 102–307, title II, § 214, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 272.
The National Film Preservation Act of 1992, referred to in text, is title II of Pub. L. 102–307, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 267, which was classified principally to sections 179 to 179k of this title and was repealed by Pub. L. 104–285, title I, § 114, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3382.
heading: Prior Provisions
text: Prior provisions similar to sections 179l to 179w of this title were contained in former section 179 et seq. of this title.
heading: Short Title of 2008 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 110–336, § 1, Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3726, provided that: “This Act [amending sections 179m, 179n, 179v, 179w, 1722, and 1743 of this title and sections 151702, 151703, 151711, 152403, 152405, 152406, and 152411 of Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 179v and 1743 of this title and section 152411 of Title 36] may be cited as the ‘Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2008’.”
heading: Short Title of 2005 Amendment
text: Pub. L. 109–9, title III, § 301, Apr. 27, 2005, 119 Stat. 224, provided that: “This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 301, 302) of title III of Pub. L. 109–9, amending sections 179m, 179n, 179p, 179q, and 179w of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Film Preservation Act of 2005’.”
heading: Short Title
text: Pub. L. 104–285, title I, § 101, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3377, provided that: “This title [enacting this section and sections 179m to 179w of this title and repealing sections 179 to 179k of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 179 of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Film Preservation Act of 1996’.”
2 U.S.C. § 179o (THE CONGRESS)
§ 179o. Responsibilities and powers of Board
(a) In general
The Board shall review nominations of films submitted to it for inclusion in the National Film Registry and consult with the Librarian, as provided in section 179m of this title, with respect to the inclusion of such films in the Registry and the preservation of these and other films that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
(b) Nomination of films
The Board shall consider, for inclusion in the National Film Registry, nominations submitted by the general public as well as representatives of the film industry, such as the guilds and societies representing actors, directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, and other creative artists, producers, and film critics, archives and other film preservation organizations, and representatives of academic institutions with film study programs. The Board shall nominate not more than 25 films each year for inclusion in the Registry.
(c) Powers
(1) In general
The Board may, for the purpose of carrying out its duties, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the Librarian and the Board consider appropriate.
(2) Service on Foundation
Two sitting members of the Board shall be appointed by the Librarian, and shall serve, as Board members of the National Film Preservation Foundation, in accordance with section 151703 of title 36.
(Pub. L. 104–285, title I, § 105, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3380.)
heading: Codification
text: “Section 151703 of title 36” substituted in subsec. (c)(2) for “section 203”, meaning section 203 of the National Film Preservation Act of 1996, on authority of Pub. L. 105–225, § 5(b), Aug. 12, 1998, 112 Stat. 1499, the first section of which enacted Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations.
2 U.S.C. § 179q (THE CONGRESS)
§ 179q. Seal of National Film Registry
(a) Use of seal
(1) Prohibition on distribution and exhibition
No person shall knowingly distribute or exhibit to the public a version of a film or any copy in any format of a film which bears the seal described in section 179m(a)(3) of this title if such film—
(A) is not included in the National Film Registry; or
(B) is included in the National Film Registry, but such film or film copy has not been approved for use of the seal by the Librarian pursuant to section 179m(a)(1)(D) of this title.
(2) Prohibition on promotion
No person shall knowingly use the seal described in section 179m(a)(3) of this title to promote any version of a film in any format other than a Registry version.
(b) Effective date of seal
The use of the seal described in section 179m(a)(3) of this title shall be effective for each film after the Librarian publishes in the Federal Register, in accordance with section 179m(a)(2) of this title, the name of that film as selected for inclusion in the National Film Registry.
(Pub. L. 104–285, title I, § 107, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3381; Pub. L. 109–9, title III, § 302(d), Apr. 27, 2005, 119 Stat. 225.)
heading: Amendments
text: 2005—Subsec. (a)(1). Pub. L. 109–9, § 302(d)(1), inserted “in any format” after “or any copy” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 109–9, § 302(d)(2), substituted “in any format” for “or film copy”.
2 U.S.C. § 179r (THE CONGRESS)
§ 179r. Remedies
(a) Jurisdiction
The several district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown, to prevent and restrain violations of section 179q(a) of this title.
(b) Relief
(1) Removal of seal
Except as provided in paragraph (2), relief for violation of section 179q(a) of this title shall be limited to the removal of the seal of the National Film Registry from the film involved in the violation.
(2) Fine and injunctive relief
In the case of a pattern or practice of the willful violation of section 179q(a) of this title, the United States district courts may order a civil fine of not more than $10,000 and appropriate injunctive relief.
(Pub. L. 104–285, title I, § 108, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3381.)
2 U.S.C. § 179s (THE CONGRESS)
§ 179s. Limitations of remedies
The remedies provided in section 179r of this title shall be the exclusive remedies under sections 179l to 179w of this title, or any other Federal or State law, regarding the use of the seal described in section 179m(a)(3) of this title.
(Pub. L. 104–285, title I, § 109, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3381.)
2 U.S.C. § 179t (THE CONGRESS)
§ 179t. Staff of Board; experts and consultants
(a) Staff
The Librarian may appoint and fix the pay of such personnel as the Librarian considers appropriate to carry out sections 179l to 179w of this title.
(b) Experts and consultants
The Librarian may, in carrying out sections 179l to 179w of this title, procure temporary and intermittent services under section 3109(b) of title 5, but at rates for individuals not to exceed the daily equivalent of the maximum rate of basic pay payable for GS–15 of the General Schedule. In no case may a member of the Board or an alternate be paid as an expert or consultant under this section.
(Pub. L. 104–285, title I, § 110, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3381.)
heading: References in Text
text: The General Schedule, referred to in subsec. (b), is set out under section 5332 of Title 5, Government Organization and Employees.
2 U.S.C. § 179u (THE CONGRESS)
§ 179u. Definitions
As used in sections 179l to 179w of this title—
(1) the term “Librarian” means the Librarian of Congress;
(2) the term “Board” means the National Film Preservation Board;
(3) the term “film” means a “motion picture” as defined in section 101 of title 17, except that such term does not include any work not originally fixed on film stock, such as a work fixed on videotape or laser disk;
(4) the term “publication” means “publication” as defined in section 101 of title 17; and
(5) the term “Registry version” means, with respect to a film, the version of a film first published, or as complete a version as bona fide preservation and restoration activities by the Librarian, an archivist other than the Librarian, or the copyright owner can compile in those cases where the original material has been irretrievably lost.
(Pub. L. 104–285, title I, § 111, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3382.)