2021 US Code
Title 2 - The Congress
Chapter 5 - Library of Congress
Sec. 183a - Oral history of the House of Representatives

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Citation 2 U.S.C. § 183a (2021)
Section Name §183a. Oral history of the House of Representatives
Section Text (a) In general

The Librarian of Congress shall accept for deposit, preserve, maintain, and make accessible an oral history of the House of Representatives, as told by its Members and former Members, compiled and updated (on a voluntary or contract basis) by the United States Association of Former Members of Congress or other private organization. In carrying out this section, the Librarian of Congress may enlist the voluntary aid or assistance of such organization, or may contract with it for such services as may be necessary.

(b) Definition of oral history

In this section, the term "oral history" means a story or history consisting of personal recollection as recorded by any one or more of the following means:

(1) Interviews.

(2) Transcripts.

(3) Audio recordings.

(4) Video recordings.

(5) Such other form or means as may be suitable for the recording and preservation of such information.

Source Credit

(Pub. L. 106–99, §3, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1331.)

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 2 - THE CONGRESS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 2 - THE CONGRESS
CHAPTER 5 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Sec. 183a - Oral history of the House of Representatives
Contains section 183a
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law No
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 113 Stat. 1331
Public Law References Public Law 106-99
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