To reauthorize the National Film Preservation Board, and for other purposes.

Summary

TABLE OF CONTENTS: Title I: Reauthorization of the National Film Preservation Board Title II: National Film Preservation Foundation Act Title I: Reauthorization of the National Film Preservation Board - National Film Preservation Act of 1995 - Reauthorizes the National Film Preservation Board. (Sec. 102) Directs the Librarian of Congress to continue the National Film Registry, established and maintained under the National Film Preservation Act of 1988 and the National Film Preservation Act of 1992, pursuant to the provisions of this title, to maintain and preserve films that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant. (Sec. 103) Sets forth duties and powers of the Librarian under this title, including publication in the Federal Register of each film selected for inclusion in the Registry and use of a seal on copies of such films. (Sec. 104) Sets forth requirements for the National Film Preservation Board, including selection of members by the Librarian. (Sec. 105) Sets forth Board responsibilities and powers, including consideration of film nominations by the general public, as well as by representatives of specified types of film industry, preservation, and academic groups. (Sec. 106) Sets forth requirements relating to the National Film Registry Collection of the Library of Congress, including acquisition of archival quality copies and additional materials. (Sec. 107) Sets forth requirements and prohibitions relating to the use of the seal of the National Film Registry, as well as remedies of violations and limitations of such remedies. (Sec. 110) Sets forth the Librarian's authority with respect to Board staff and experts and consultants. (Sec. 112) Authorizes appropriations. (Sec. 113) Makes this title effective for ten years beginning on the enactment date of this Act. (Sec. 114) Repeals the National Film Preservation Act of 1992. Title II: National Film Preservation Foundation Act - National Film Preservation Foundation Act - Establishes the National Film Preservation Foundation, as a charitable and nonprofit corporation and neither an agency nor an establishment of the United States. (Sec. 203) Sets forth requirements relating to the Foundation's Board of Directors. Makes the Librarian of Congress an ex officio non-voting member of the Board, who shall appoint the Board's initial Chair. (Sec. 204) Sets forth the Foundation's rights and obligations. (Sec. 205) Authorizes the Librarian to: (1) provide, and accept reimbursement for, administrative services and support to the Foundation; and (2) accept services of the Foundation, the Board, and other Board officers and employees as volunteers. (Sec. 207) Sets forth provisions relating to audits, reports, Attorney General petitions for relief for certain Foundation acts or failure to act, and release of the United States from any liability for the Foundation. (Sec. 209) Authorizes appropriations to the Foundation in limited amounts to match private contributions.

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Timeline

1. 25 May 1995

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 25 May 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 25 May 1995

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 25 May 1995

   Introduced

   Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on House Oversight, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

   Source: IntroReferral

5. 30 May 1995

   Referred

   Referred to the Subcommittee on Courts and Intellectual Property.

   Source: Committee

6. 1 June 1995

   Committee

   Field Hearings Held in Pasadena, California.

   Source: Committee

7. 27 July 1995

   Committee

   Forwarded by Subcommittee to Full Committee by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

8. 27 July 1995

   Committee

   Subcommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

9. 12 March 1996

   Reported

   Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.

   Source: Committee

10. 12 March 1996

    Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

    Source: Committee

11. 6 May 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on House Oversight Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 21, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

12. 6 May 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-558, Part I.

    Source: Committee

13. 6 May 1996

    Reported

    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Judiciary. H. Rept. 104-558, Part I.

    Source: Committee

14. 21 June 1996

    Introduced

    House Committee on House Oversight Granted an extension for further consideration ending not later than June 28, 1996.

    Source: IntroReferral

15. 28 June 1996

    Calendars

    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 333.

    Source: Calendars

16. 28 June 1996

    Discharge

    Committee on House Oversight discharged.

    Source: Discharge

17. 28 June 1996

    Committee

    Committee on House Oversight discharged.

    Source: Committee

18. 29 July 1996

    Passed

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

    Source: Floor

19. 29 July 1996

    Passed

    On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

20. 29 July 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in House: On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

21. 29 July 1996

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate.

    Source: Floor

22. 29 July 1996

    Floor

    Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H8609-8613)

    Source: Floor

23. 29 July 1996

    Floor

    Mr. Moorhead moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill, as amended.

    Source: Floor

24. 31 July 1996

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and read twice and referred to the Committee on Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

25. 28 September 1996

    Passed

    Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S11771-11773)

    Source: Floor

26. 28 September 1996

    Passed

    Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate without amendment by Unanimous Consent.(consideration: CR S11771-11773)

    Source: Floor

27. 28 September 1996

    Discharge

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Discharge

28. 28 September 1996

    Committee

    Senate Committee on Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.

    Source: Committee

29. 30 September 1996

    Floor

    Message on Senate action sent to the House.

    Source: Floor

30. 2 October 1996

    President

    Presented to President.

    Source: President

31. 2 October 1996

    Floor

    Presented to President.

    Source: Floor

32. 11 October 1996

    Became law

    Became Public Law No: 104-285.

    Source: President

33. 11 October 1996

    Became law

    Signed by President.

    Source: BecameLaw

34. 11 October 1996

    President

    Signed by President.

    Source: President

Votes

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Versions

• Enrolled Bill · undated · Official file
• Public Law · 12 October 1996 · Official file
• Referred in Senate · 31 July 1996 · Official file
• Engrossed in House · 29 July 1996 · Official file
• Reported in House · 28 June 1996 · Official file
• Introduced in House · 25 May 1995 · Official file

Documents

15 official files

• Enrolled Bill (text)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Enrolled Bill (PDF)

  Enrolled Bill · EN

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• Public Law (text)

  Public Law · EN · 12 October 1996

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• Public Law (PDF)

  Public Law · EN · 12 October 1996

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• Referred in Senate (text)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 31 July 1996

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• Referred in Senate (PDF)

  Referred in Senate · EN · 31 July 1996

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• Engrossed in House (text)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 29 July 1996

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• Engrossed in House (PDF)

  Engrossed in House · EN · 29 July 1996

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• Passed House amended

  summary · EN · 29 July 1996

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• Reported in House (text)

  Reported in House · EN · 28 June 1996

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• Reported in House (PDF)

  Reported in House · EN · 28 June 1996

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• Reported to House amended, Part I

  summary · EN · 6 May 1996

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 May 1995

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 25 May 1995

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 25 May 1995

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Sponsors

• Rep. Moorhead, Carlos J. [R-CA-22] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Bono, Sonny [R-CA-44] · R · Sponsor
• JOHN CONYERS · D · Cosponsor
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