2014 US Code
Title 2 - The Congress (Sections 1 - 6654)
Chapter 5 - Library of Congress (Sections 131 - 185)
Sec. 183a - Oral history of the House of Representatives

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Publication TitleUnited States Code, 2012 Edition, Supplement 2, Title 2 - THE CONGRESS
CategoryBills and Statutes
CollectionUnited States Code
SuDoc Class NumberY 1.2/5:
Contained WithinTitle 2 - THE CONGRESS
CHAPTER 5 - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
Sec. 183a - Oral history of the House of Representatives
Containssection 183a
Date2014
Laws In Effect As Of DateJanuary 5, 2015
Positive LawNo
Dispositionstandard
Source CreditPub. L. 106-99, §3, Nov. 12, 1999, 113 Stat. 1331.
Statutes at Large Reference113 Stat. 1331
Public and Private LawPublic Law 106-99

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2 U.S.C. § 183a (2014)
§183a. Oral history of the House of Representatives(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.

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

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