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PUBLIC LAW 95-129—OCT. 13, 1977 FUNCTION OF THE CENTER

2 USC 174.

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SEC. 4. 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. ADMINISTRATIVE PROVISIONS

2 USC 175. Regulations.

SEC. 5. The Librarian of Congress, in carrying out the Center's functions, is authorized to— (1) prescribe such regulations as he deems necessary; (2) receive money and other property donated, bequeathed, or devised for the purposes of the Center, and to use, sell, or otherwise dispose of such property for the purposes of carrying out the Center's functions, without reference to Federal disposal statutes; and (3) accept and utilize the services of voluntary and noncompensated personnel and reimburse them for travel expenses, including per diem, as authorized by section 5703 of title 5, United States Code. Approved October 13, 1977.

LEGISLATIVE HISTORY: HOUSE REPORT No. 95-491 accompanying H.R. 6214 (Comm. on House Administration). SENATE REPORT No. 95-315 (Comm. on Rules and Administration). CONGRESSIONAL RECORD, Vol. 123 (1977): July 12, considered and passed Senate. Sept. 26, considered and passed House, amended, in lieu of H.R. 6214. Sect. 30, Senate agreed to House amendments.

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