(This measure has not been amended since it was introduced. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
Allows the Librarian of Congress to accept in the interest of the Library of Congress, its collections, or its service, personal property valued at $25,000 or less, nonpersonal services, or voluntary and uncompensated personal services. Requires the Librarian, in the case of a gift of securities, to sell the gift and provide the donor with a receipt from the proceeds of the sale.
Requires inclusion, in each Annual Report of the Library, of a description of each gift or bequest accepted during the year involved that is valued at $1,000 or more.
Introduced in House
Introduced in House
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 112-624.
Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 112-624.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 448.
Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.
Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5742-5743)
DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6122.
At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5747)
Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 0 (Roll no. 557).(text: CR H5742)
Roll Call #557 (House)On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 0 (Roll no. 557). (text: CR H5742)
Roll Call #557 (House)Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.
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