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Version 49 · Public Law · Jul 29, 2016
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Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2016
(Sec. 2) This bill amends the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000 to reauthorize through FY2026 the national sound recording preservation program of the Library of Congress and the National Recording Preservation Foundation in an amount not to exceed the lesser of $1 million or (as under current law) the amount of private contributions whether in currency, services, or property made to the Foundation by private persons and state and local governments.
The number of members of the Board of Directors of the National Recording Preservation Foundation shall be increased from 9 to 12, at least 8 of whom (currently, at least 6) must be knowledgeable or experienced in sound recording production, distribution, preservation, or restoration.
(Sec. 3) The bill amends the National Film Preservation Act of 1996 to reauthorize through FY2026 the National Film Registry of the Library of Congress and the National Film Preservation Foundation.
People & committees
Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA] · R–IA
Legislative record
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Became Public Law No: 114-217.
Became Public Law No: 114-217.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4973-4974)
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H4973-4974)
Mr. Davis, Rodney asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4973-4974)
Held at the desk.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Received in the House.
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5092)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5092)
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5091-5092)
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (Sponsor introductory remarks on measure: CR S2560-2562; text of measure as introduced: CR S2562)
Introduced in Senate
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