2 U.S.C. § 158a
Temporary possession of gifts of money or securities to Library of Congress; investment
United States · Title 2 — THE CONGRESS · Status: effective
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- 2 U.S.C. § 158a, Temporary possession of gifts of money or securities to Library of Congress; investment, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/422702
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In the case of a gift of money or securities offered to the Library of Congress, if, because of conditions attached by the donor or similar considerations, expedited action is necessary, the Librarian of Congress may take temporary possession of the gift, subject to approval under section 156 of this title. The gift shall be receipted for and invested, reinvested, or retained as provided in section 157 of this title, except that—
Legislative history
The public laws that enacted or amended this section. Tallies are for the whole bill as it passed each chamber — often an omnibus covering far more than this provision — not a vote on this section alone.
- A bill to provide for additional membership on the Library of Congress Trust Fund Board, and for other purposes.House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally