§ 179l. — National Film Registry of Library of Congress.
[Laws in effect as of January 24, 2002]
[Document not affected by Public Laws enacted between
January 24, 2002 and December 19, 2002]
[CITE: 2USC179l]
TITLE 2--THE CONGRESS
CHAPTER 5--LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Sec. 179l. National Film Registry of Library of Congress
The Librarian of Congress (hereafter in sections 179l to 179w of
this title referred to as the ``Librarian'') shall continue the National
Film Registry established and maintained under the National Film
Preservation Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-446), and the National Film
Preservation Act of 1992 (Public Law 102-307) pursuant to the provisions
of sections 179l to 179w of this title, for the purpose of maintaining
and preserving films that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically
significant.
(Pub. L. 104-285, title I, Sec. 102, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3377.)
Termination of Section
For termination of section, see section 179w of this title.
References in Text
Sections 179l to 179w of the title, referred to in text, was in the
original ``this Act'' the first place appearing and ``this title'' the
second place appearing, both of which were translated as meaning title I
of Pub. L. 104-285, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3377, which is classified
principally to sections 179l to 179w of this title. For complete
classification of title I to the Code, see Short Title note below and
Tables.
The National Film Preservation Act of 1988, referred to in text, is
Pub. L. 100-446, title I, Secs. 1-13, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1782-
1788, which was classified to sections 178 to 178l of this title and was
repealed by Pub. L. 102-307, title II, Sec. 214, June 26, 1992, 106
Stat. 272.
The National Film Preservation Act of 1992, referred to in text, is
title II of Pub. L. 102-307, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 267, which was
classified principally to sections 179 to 179k of this title and was
repealed by Pub. L. 104-285, title I, Sec. 114, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat.
3382.
Prior Provisions
Prior provisions similar to sections 179l to 179w of this title were
contained in former section 179 et seq. of this title.
Short Title
Section 101 of title I of Pub. L. 104-285 provided that: ``This
title [enacting this section and sections 179m to 179w of this title and
repealing sections 179 to 179k of this title and provisions set out as a
note under section 179 of this title] may be cited as the `National Film
Preservation Act of 1996'.''
Act Referred to in Other Sections
The National Film Preservation Act of 1996 is referred to in title
36 section 151702.
Section Referred to in Other Sections
This section is referred to in sections 179s, 179t, 179u, 179v, 179w
of this title.
