(a) In generalThe Board shall review nominations of films submitted to it for inclusion in the National Film Registry and consult with the Librarian, as provided in section 179m of this title, with respect to the inclusion of such films in the Registry and the preservation of these and other films that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.
(b) Nomination of filmsThe Board shall consider, for inclusion in the National Film Registry, nominations submitted by the general public as well as representatives of the film industry, such as the guilds and societies representing actors, directors, screenwriters, cinematographers, and other creative artists, producers, and film critics, archives and other film preservation organizations, and representatives of academic institutions with film study programs. The Board shall nominate not more than 25 films each year for inclusion in the Registry.
(c) Powers(1) In generalThe Board may, for the purpose of carrying out its duties, hold such hearings, sit and act at such times and places, take such testimony, and receive such evidence, as the Librarian and the Board consider appropriate.
(2) Service on FoundationTwo sitting members of the Board shall be appointed by the Librarian, and shall serve, as Board members of the National Film Preservation Foundation, in accordance with section 151703 of title 36.
Structure US Code
CHAPTER 5— LIBRARY OF CONGRESS
§ 131. Collections composing Library; location
§ 132a. Appropriations for increase of general library
§ 132a–1. Obligations for reimbursable and revolving fund activities; limitation
§ 132a–2. Furniture, furnishings, and office and library equipment; transfer of funds
§ 132a–3. Authority to transfer amounts between categories of appropriations
§ 132b. Joint Committee on the Library
§ 133. Joint Committee during recess of Congress
§ 134. Incidental expenses of law library
§ 135. Purchase of books for law library
§ 135a. National library service for the blind and print disabled
§ 136. Librarian of Congress; rules and regulations
§ 136–1. Appointment and term of service of Librarian of Congress
§ 136a–2. Librarian of Congress and Deputy Librarian of Congress; compensation
§ 137. Use and regulation of law library
§ 137c. Withdrawal of books from Library of Congress
§ 138. Law library; hours kept open
§ 141. Allocation of responsibilities for Library buildings and grounds
§ 141a. Design, installation, and maintenance of security systems; transfer of responsibility
§ 142c. Enforcement of liability of certifying officers of Library of Congress
§ 142k. Library of Congress disbursing office; payroll processing functions
§ 143. Appropriations for Library Building and Grounds
§ 143b. Payments in advance for subscriptions or other charges
§ 143c. Use of other library funds to make payments
§ 143d. Funds available for workers compensation payments
§ 144. Copies of Statutes at Large
§ 145. Copies of journals and documents
§ 145a. Periodical binding of printed hearings of committee testimony
§ 146. Deposit of Journals of Senate and House
§ 149. Transfer of books to other libraries
§ 149a. Permitting use of proceeds from disposition of surplus or obsolete personal property
§ 150. Sale of copies of card indexes and other publications
§ 152. Care and use of Smithsonian Library
§ 153. Control of library of House of Representatives
§ 154. Library of Congress Trust Fund Board; members; quorum; seal; rules and regulations
§ 155. Compensation and expenses of Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
§ 156. Gifts, etc., to Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
§ 157. Funds of Library of Congress Trust Fund Board; management of
§ 158. Deposits by Library of Congress Trust Fund Board with Treasurer of United States
§ 158a. Temporary possession of gifts of money or securities to Library of Congress; investment
§ 159. Perpetual succession and suits by or against Library of Congress Trust Fund Board
§ 160. Disbursement of gifts, etc., to Library
§ 161. Tax exemption of gifts, etc., to Library of Congress
§ 162. Compensation of Library of Congress employees
§ 162a. Gross salary of Library of Congress employees
§ 162b. Little Scholars Child Development Center; employee compensation and personnel matters
§ 164. Index and digest of State legislation; preparation
§ 164a. Official distribution of State legislation index and digest
§ 165. Authorization for appropriation for biennial index
§ 166. Congressional Research Service
§ 166a. Equal access to Congressional Research Service Reports
§§ 167 to 167h. Repealed. , (2)(B), , , 2234, and , (b)(2), , , 2552; , ,
§ 167i. Suspension of prohibitions against use of Library buildings and grounds
§ 167j. Area comprising Library of Congress grounds; “buildings and grounds” defined
§ 168a. Printing of Constitution Annotated as Senate documents
§ 168b. Printing and distribution of additional copies of Constitution Annotated
§ 168c. Printing and distribution of decennial editions and supplements to Constitution Annotated
§ 168d. Authorization of appropriations for Constitution Annotated
§ 169. Positions in Library of Congress exempt from citizenship requirement
§ 170. American Television and Radio Archives
§ 171. Congressional declaration of findings and purpose as to Center for the Book
§ 173. Establishment of Center for the Book
§ 174. Function of Center for the Book
§ 175. Administrative provisions
§ 176. Mass Book Deacidification Facility; operation by Librarian of Congress
§ 177. Poet Laureate Consultant in Poetry
§ 179l. National Film Registry of Library of Congress
§ 179m. Duties of Librarian of Congress
§ 179n. National Film Preservation Board
§ 179o. Responsibilities and powers of Board
§ 179p. National Film Registry Collection of Library of Congress
§ 179q. Seal of National Film Registry
§ 179s. Limitations of remedies
§ 179t. Staff of Board; experts and consultants
§ 179v. Authorization of appropriations
§ 180. Legislative information retrieval system
§ 181. Program for exchange of information among legislative branch agencies
§ 182. Cooperative Acquisitions Program Revolving Fund
§ 182a. Revolving fund for duplication services associated with audiovisual conservation center
§ 182b. Revolving fund for sales shop and other services
§ 182c. Revolving fund for FEDLINK program and Federal Research program
§ 182d. Audits by Comptroller General
§ 182e. Library of Congress National Collection Stewardship Fund
§ 183. Written history of the House of Representatives
§ 183a. Oral history of the House of Representatives
§ 184. Incorporation of digital collections into educational curricula
§ 185. Inspector General of the Library of Congress
§ 186. Library of Congress orders under task and delivery order contracts