2021 US Code
Title 44 - Public Printing and Documents
Chapter 21 - National Archives and Records Administration
Sec. 2120 - Online access of founding fathers documents

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Citation 44 U.S.C. § 2120 (2021)
Section Name §2120. Online access of founding fathers documents
Section Text

The Archivist may enter into a cooperative agreement to provide online access to the published volumes of the papers of—

(1) George Washington;

(2) Alexander Hamilton;

(3) Thomas Jefferson;

(4) Benjamin Franklin;

(5) John Adams;

(6) James Madison; and

(7) other prominent historical figures, as determined appropriate by the Archivist of the United States.

Source Credit

(Added Pub. L. 110–404, §4(a), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4283.)


Editorial Notes STATUTORY NOTES AND RELATED SUBSIDIARIES TRANSFER OF FUNDS

Pub. L. 110–404, §4(b), Oct. 13, 2008, 122 Stat. 4283, provided that:

"(1) In general.—The Archivist of the United States, in the role as chairman of the National Historical Publications and Records Commission may enter into cooperative agreements pursuant to section 6305 of title 31, United States Code, that involve the transfer of funds from the National Historical Publications and Records Commission to State and local governments, tribal governments, other public entities, educational institutions, or private nonprofit organizations for the public purpose of carrying out section 2120 of title 44, United States Codes [sic].

"(2) Report.—Not later than December 31st of each year, the Archivist of the United States shall submit to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs of the Senate and the Committee on Oversight and Government Reform [now Committee on Oversight and Reform] of the House of Representatives a report on the provisions, amount, and duration of each cooperative agreement entered into as authorized by paragraph (1) during the preceding fiscal year."

Publication Title United States Code, 2018 Edition, Supplement 3, Title 44 - PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS
Category Bills and Statutes
Collection United States Code
SuDoc Class Number Y 1.2/5:
Contained Within Title 44 - PUBLIC PRINTING AND DOCUMENTS
CHAPTER 21 - NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION
Sec. 2120 - Online access of founding fathers documents
Contains section 2120
Date 2021
Laws In Effect As Of Date January 3, 2022
Positive Law Yes
Disposition standard
Statutes at Large References 122 Stat. 4283
Public Law References Public Law 110-404
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