A bill to reauthorize the sound recording and film preservation programs of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes.
(This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the Senate on July 13, 2016. The summary of that version is repeated here.)
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.
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 623.
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)
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5091-5092)
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5092)
Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5092)
Received in the House.
Message on Senate action sent to the House.
Held at the desk.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4973-4974)
Mr. Davis, Rodney asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H4973-4974)
Enacted as Public Law 114-217
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On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4973-4974)
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Presented to President.
Presented to President.
Signed by President.
Signed by President.
Became Public Law No: 114-217.
Became Public Law No: 114-217.