A joint resolution to authorize and request the President to call a White House Conference on Library and Information Services to be held not later than 1989, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

18 April 1985

Last action

8 April 1986 · Committee

Status

Subcommittee Hearings Held.

Sponsors

Rep. Ford, William D. [D-MI-13], Rep. Wortley, George C. [R-NY-27], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Kennelly, Barbara B. [D-CT-1], Rep. Hammerschmidt, John P. [R-AR-3], Rep. Rodino, Peter W., Jr. [D-NJ-10], Sen. Roberts, Pat [R-KS], Rep. Mitchell, Parren J. [D-MD-7], Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-3], Rep. Collins, Cardiss [D-IL-7], Rep. Rose, Charlie [D-NC-7], Rescom. Fuster, Jamie B. [D-PR-At Large], Rep. Hughes, William J. [D-NJ-2], Rep. Fazio, Vic [D-CA-3], Del. Fauntroy, Walter E. [D-DC-At Large], Rep. Oberstar, James L. [D-MN-8], Rep. Weber, Vin [R-MN-2], Rep. Dwyer, Bernard J. [D-NJ-6], Rep. Crockett, George W., Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Weiss, Ted [D-NY-17], Rep. Williams, Pat [D-MT-At Large], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Sen. Akaka, Daniel K. [D-HI], Rep. Mrazek, Robert J. [D-NY-3], Rep. Feighan, Edward F. [D-OH-19], Rep. Rangel, Charles B. [D-NY-15], Rep. Sikorski, Gerry E. [D-MN-6], Rep. Roe, Robert A. [D-NJ-8], Rep. Sabo, Martin Olav [D-MN-5], Rep. Martinez, Matthew G. [D-CA-31], Rep. Guarini, Frank J. [D-NJ-14], Rep. Barnes, Michael D. [D-MD-8], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Conyers, John, Jr. [D-MI-13], Rep. Traficant, James A., Jr. [D-OH-17], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-12], Rep. Biaggi, Mario [D-NY-19], Rep. St Germain, Fernand J. [D-RI-1], Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-10], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-5], Rep. Leach, James A. [R-IA-2], Rep. Manton, Thomas J. [D-NY-7], Rep. Horton, Frank J. [R-NY-29], Rep. DioGuardi, Joseph J. [R-NY-20], Rep. Penny, Timothy J. [D-MN-1], Rep. Frenzel, Bill [R-MN-3], Rep. Addabbo, Joseph P. [D-NY-6]

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Summary

Authorizes the President to call a White House Conference on Library and Information Services, to be held not later than 1989, to develop recommendations for improvement of such services and their public use. Requires that the Conference be planned and conducted by the National Commission on Libraries and Information Sciences. Authorizes the Librarian of Congress, the Director of the National Library of Medicine, and the Director of the National Agricultural Library, upon request, to detail personnel to the Commission. Requires the Conference to submit a final report to the President within 120 days following its close. Directs that the final report be made public, and within 90 days after receipt by the President, transmitted to the Congress with recommendations. Establishes an advisory committee to assist in planning and conducting the Conference. Includes among its appointed members the Secretary of Education and the Librarian of Congress. Authorizes appropriations as necessary.

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Timeline

18 April 1985
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
18 April 1985
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Education and Labor.
Source: IntroReferral
18 April 1985
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 May 1985
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Postsecondary Education.
Source: Committee
8 April 1986
Committee
Subcommittee Hearings Held.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/99th-congress/house-joint-resolution/244
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