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H.R. 13 (108th)

Museum and Library Services Act of 2003

enactedUnited States· United States Congress· EN

Introduced

7 January 2003

Last action

25 September 2003 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 108-81.

Sponsors

Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Boehner, John A. [R-OH-8], Rep. Castle, Michael N. [R-DE-At Large], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Souder, Mark E. [R-IN-3], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Sen. Isakson, Johnny [R-GA], Rep. Biggert, Judy [R-IL-13], Rep. Osborne, Tom [R-NE-3], Rep. Wilson, Joe [R-SC-2], Rep. English, Phil [R-PA-3], Rep. Platts, Todd Russell [R-PA-19], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Rep. Holt, Rush [D-NJ-12], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Matsui, Robert T. [D-CA-5], Rep. Maloney, Carolyn B. [D-NY-12], Rep. Frank, Barney [D-MA-4], Rep. Snyder, Vic [D-AR-2], Rep. Serrano, Jose E. [D-NY-15], Rep. Clyburn, James E. [D-SC-6], Rep. Upton, Fred [R-MI-6], Rep. Becerra, Xavier [D-CA-34], Rep. Owens, Major R. [D-NY-11], Rep. Petri, Thomas E. [R-WI-6], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Doyle, Michael F. [D-PA-14], Rep. Gordon, Bart [D-TN-6], Rep. Quinn, Jack [R-NY-27], Rep. Engel, Eliot L. [D-NY-16], Rep. Slaughter, Louise McIntosh [D-NY-25], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Ackerman, Gary L. [D-NY-5], Rep. Grijalva, Raúl M. [D-AZ-7], Sen. Udall, Mark [D-CO], Rep. Berman, Howard L. [D-CA-28], Rep. McIntyre, Mike [D-NC-7], Rep. Bell, Chris [D-TX-25], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Hart, Melissa A. [R-PA-4], Rep. Bono, Mary [R-CA-44], Rep. Davis, Susan A. [D-CA-53], Rep. Eshoo, Anna G. [D-CA-18], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. Duncan, John J., Jr. [R-TN-2], Rep. Cunningham, Randy (Duke) [R-CA-50], Rep. Skelton, Ike [D-MO-4]

Subjects

Education

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Summary

Museum and Library Services Act of 2003 - Amends the Museum and Library Services Act (MLSA) and the Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA, which is subchapter B of MLSA) to extend authorizations of appropriations and revise programs under such Acts. Prohibits projects which are determined to be obscene from receiving funds under MLSA. 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. Entitles subchapter C of MLSA as the Museum Services Act. 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. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR E11)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 January 2003

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  5. 13 February 2003

    Reported

    Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

    Source: Committee

  6. 13 February 2003

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

  7. 25 February 2003

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 10.

    Source: Calendars

  8. 25 February 2003

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 108-16.

    Source: Committee

  9. 25 February 2003

    Reported

    Reported by the Committee on Education and the Workforce. H. Rept. 108-16.

    Source: Committee

  10. 4 March 2003

    Passed

    Mr. Dreier asked unanimous consent That it be in order at any time without intervention of any point of order on Thursday, March 6, 2003, to consider in the House H.R. 13; that the bill be considered as read for amendment; be debatable for one hour equally divided and controlled; and that the previous question be considered as ordered on the bill to final passage without intervening motion except one motion to recommit. Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  11. 6 March 2003

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 416 - 2 (Roll no. 47).(text: CR H1644-1647)

    Source: Floor

  12. 6 March 2003

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

    Source: Floor

  13. 6 March 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to a previous order, the House proceeded with one hour of debate on H.R. 13.

    Source: Floor

  14. 6 March 2003

    Floor

    Considered by previous order of the House. (consideration: CR H1644-1647, H1651-1652)

    Source: Floor

  15. 6 March 2003

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  16. 6 March 2003

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 416 - 2 (Roll no. 47). (text: CR H1644-1647)

    Source: Floor

  17. 6 March 2003

    Floor

    Consideration initiated by previous order of the House.

    Source: Floor

  18. 10 March 2003

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

    Source: IntroReferral

  19. 1 August 2003

    Floor

    Measure laid before Senate by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR S10931)

    Source: Floor

  20. 1 August 2003

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate in lieu of S.888 with an amendment by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Floor

  21. 1 August 2003

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

  22. 1 August 2003

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

  23. 3 September 2003

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

  24. 16 September 2003

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  25. 16 September 2003

    Passed

    On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote. (consideration: CR H8248-8254; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8248-8251)

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  26. 16 September 2003

    Passed

    Resolving differences -- House actions: On motion that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment Agreed to by voice vote.(consideration: CR H8248-8254; text as House agreed to Senate amendment: CR H8248-8251)

    Source: NotUsed

  27. 16 September 2003

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 13

    Source: Floor

  28. 16 September 2003

    ResolvingDifferences

    Mr. Hoekstra moved that the House suspend the rules and agree to the Senate amendment.

    Source: ResolvingDifferences

  29. 22 September 2003

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

  30. 22 September 2003

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

  31. 25 September 2003

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 108-81.

    Source: President

  32. 25 September 2003

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

  33. 25 September 2003

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

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