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Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2016

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What it doesSummary public law (Jul 29, 2016)

(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.

What just happenedJul 29, 2016

Became Public Law No: 114-217.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Grassley, Chuck [R-IA](R-IA)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Jul 29, 2016President

    Became Public Law No: 114-217.

  2. Jul 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Became Public Law No: 114-217.

  3. Jul 29, 2016President

    Signed by President.

  4. Jul 29, 2016BecameLaw36000

    Signed by President.

  5. Jul 19, 2016Floor

    Presented to President.

  6. Jul 19, 2016President28000

    Presented to President.

  7. Jul 14, 2016FloorH38310

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  8. Jul 14, 2016FloorH37100

    On passage Passed without objection. (text: CR H4973-4974)

  9. Jul 14, 2016Floor8000

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed without objection.(text: CR H4973-4974)

  10. Jul 14, 2016FloorH30200

    Mr. Davis, Rodney asked unanimous consent to take from the Speaker's table and consider.

  11. Jul 14, 2016FloorH30000

    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H4973-4974)

  12. Jul 14, 2016FloorH15000

    Held at the desk.

  13. Jul 14, 2016Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

  14. Jul 14, 2016FloorH14000

    Received in the House.

  15. Jul 13, 2016Floor

    Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent. (text: CR S5092)

  16. Jul 13, 2016Floor17000

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.(text: CR S5092)

  17. Jul 13, 2016Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S5091-5092)

  18. Jul 13, 2016Discharge

    Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  19. Jul 13, 2016Committee14500

    Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Rules and Administration Committee
  20. Apr 28, 2016IntroReferral

    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)

    Rules and Administration Committee
  21. Apr 28, 2016IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

Public LawJul 29, 201649

(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.

Passed House without amendmentJul 14, 201681

(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.

Passed Senate amendedJul 13, 201635

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.

Introduced in SenateApr 28, 2016

Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2016

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.

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.

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.

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