2 USC 179 - National Film Registry of Library of Congress

Editorial Notes

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 Puspan. 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 Puspan. L. 100–446, title I, §§ 1–13, Sept. 27, 1988, 102 Stat. 1782–1788, which was classified to sections 178 to 178l of this title and was repealed by Puspan. L. 102–307, title II, § 214, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 272.

The National Film Preservation Act of 1992, referred to in text, is title II of Puspan. 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102–307, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 267, which was classified principally to sections 179 to 179k of this title and was repealed by Puspan. L. 104–285, title I, § 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.

Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries

Short Title of 2016 Amendment

Puspan. L. 114–217, § 1, July 29, 2016, 130 Stat. 840, provided that:

“This Act [amending sections 179v and 1743 of this title and sections 151711, 152403, and 152411 of Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations] may be cited as the ‘Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2016’.”

Short Title of 2008 Amendment

Puspan. L. 110–336, § 1, Oct. 2, 2008, 122 Stat. 3726, provided that:

“This Act [amending sections 179m, 179n, 179v, 179w, 1722, and 1743 of this title and sections 151702, 151703, 151711, 152403, 152405, 152406, and 152411 of Title 36, Patriotic and National Observances, Ceremonies, and Organizations, and enacting provisions set out as notes under sections 179v and 1743 of this title and section 152411 of Title 36] may be cited as the ‘Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2008’.”

Short Title of 2005 Amendment

Puspan. L. 109–9, title III, § 301, Apr. 27, 2005, 119 Stat. 224, provided that:

“This subtitle [subtitle A (§§ 301, 302) of title III of Puspan. L. 109–9, amending sections 179m, 179n, 179p, 179q, and 179w of this title] may be cited as the ‘National Film Preservation Act of 2005’.”

Short Title

Puspan. L. 104–285, title I, § 101, Oct. 11, 1996, 110 Stat. 3377, 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’.”