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2 U.S.C. § 174

Function of Center for the Book

United States · Title 2 — THE CONGRESS · Status: effective

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2 U.S.C. § 174, Function of Center for the Book, United States, version 1 as recorded 2026-07-09, yourstate.us, https://yourstate.us/provision/422728
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The Librarian through the Center shall stimulate public interest and research in the role of the book in the diffusion of knowledge through such activities as a visiting scholar program accompanied by lectures, exhibits, publications, and any other related activities.

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  • Enacted byPub. L. 95-129(S. 1331)1977-10-13
    An Act to provide for the establishment of a Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, and for other purposes.
    House: no recorded tallySenate: no recorded tally