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H.R. 3784 (107th)

Museum and Library Services Act of 2002

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Introduced

26 February 2002

Last action

10 April 2002 · Reported

Status

Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 235.

Sponsors

Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Roemer, Tim [D-IN-3], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Roukema, Marge [R-NJ-5], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Sen. Graham, Lindsey [R-SC], Rep. Kildee, Dale E. [D-MI-7], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-12], Rep. Andrews, Robert E. [D-NJ-1], Rep. Kucinich, Dennis J. [D-OH-10], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Anna Eshoo, LOUISE SLAUGHTER, Rep. Towns, Edolphus [D-NY-11], Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1], Rep. Hall, Tony P. [D-OH-3], MIKE DOYLE, Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4], Richard Neal, Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], James McGovern, Rep. Rahall, Nick J., II [D-WV-4], Sen. Sununu, John E. [R-NH], Rep. Miller, George [D-CA-7], Rosa DeLauro, MICHAEL CAPUANO, Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Taylor, Charles H. [R-NC-11], James Clyburn, Rep. Meehan, Martin T. [D-MA-5], Rep. Norwood, Charles W. [R-GA-10], Rep. Sanchez, Loretta [D-CA-46], Rep. Allen, Thomas H. [D-ME-1], Rep. Thompson, Bennie G. [D-MS-2], Rep. Fletcher, Ernie [R-KY-6], Rep. Solis, Hilda L. [D-CA-32], Rep. Bass, Charles F. [R-NH-2], Rep. Spratt, John M., Jr. [D-SC-5], Ken Calvert, Rick Larsen, Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Harman, Jane [D-CA-36], Rep. Tierney, John F. [D-MA-6], Rep. Lantos, Tom [D-CA-11], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA]

Subjects

Education

Source updated

21 July 2025

Education

Summary

Museum and Library Services Act of 2002 - Amends the Museum and Library Services Act (MLSA) and the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) to extend authorizations of appropriations and revise programs under such Acts. Amends MLSA to establish the National Museum and Library Services Board, within the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS). (Eliminates a National Museum Services Board.) Requires the IMLS Director to: (1) ensure coordination with certain activities under the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965, as amended by the No Child Left Behind Act of 2001 (Public Law 107-110), and other Federal activities; and (2) conduct and publish analyses of museum and library services impact. Revises requirements for annual national awards to outstanding libraries and museums that have made significant contributions in service to their communities. Includes specified entities under the term museum, for MLSA purposes. Revises museum services activities. Amends LSTA to provide for: (1) an increased portion for administrative costs; (2) an increased alternative minimum allotment to States under certain conditions; (3) State plans once every five years, as determined by the IMLS Director; (4) additional uses of grants to States for library programs; and (5) recruitment of library and information science personnel under the program of national leadership grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements. Repeals requirements under the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Act relating to Commission responsibilities to: (1) advise the IMLS Director; and (2) meet with the National Museum Services Board, which is eliminated by this Act.

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Timeline

  1. 26 February 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 February 2002

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E201)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 February 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 26 February 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 6 March 2002

    Committee

    Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 6 March 2002

    Committee

    Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 6 March 2002

    Referred

    Referred to the Subcommittee on Select Education.

    Source: Committee

  8. 20 March 2002

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  9. 20 March 2002

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  10. 10 April 2002

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 235.

    Source: Calendars

  11. 10 April 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 107-395.

    Source: Committee

  12. 10 April 2002

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 107-395.

    Source: Committee

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