A bill to authorize and direct the Librarian of Congress, subject to the supervision and authority of a Federal, civilian, or military agency, to proceed with the construction of the Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidification Facility, and for other purposes.

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Introduced

13 March 1984

Last action

28 September 1984 · Became law

Status

Became Public Law No: 98-427.

Summary

Directs the Librarian of Congress, subject to the supervision and construction authority of a Federal, civilian, or military agency, to construct the Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidification Facility. Directs the Librarian to operate and maintain such facility. Authorizes appropriations.

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Timeline

13 March 1984
Introduced
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules.
Source: IntroReferral
13 March 1984
Introduced
Introduced in Senate
Source: IntroReferral
11 April 1984
Committee
Committee on Rules. Hearings held. Hearings printed: S.Hrg. 98-1134.
Source: Committee
1 May 1984
Reported
Committee on Rules. Ordered to be reported with an amendment favorably.
Source: Committee
8 May 1984
Reported
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Mathias with an amendment. With written report No. 98-429.
Source: Committee
8 May 1984
Calendars
Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 845.
Source: Calendars
8 May 1984
Reported
Committee on Rules. Reported to Senate by Senator Mathias with an amendment. With written report No. 98-429.
Source: Committee
18 May 1984
Passed
Passed/agreed to in Senate: Passed Senate with amendments by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
18 May 1984
Floor
Considered by Senate.
Source: Floor
21 May 1984
Introduced
Referred to House Committee on Public Works and Transportation.
Source: IntroReferral
4 June 1984
Referred
Referred to Subcommittee on Public Buildings and Grounds.
Source: Committee
11 September 1984
Floor
House Incorporated H.R.5607 in This Measure as an Amendment.
Source: Floor
11 September 1984
Passed
Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
11 September 1984
Passed
Passed/agreed to in House: Passed House (Amended) by Voice Vote.
Source: Floor
11 September 1984
Discharge
House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Discharge
11 September 1984
Committee
House Committee on Public Works and Transportation Discharged by Unanimous Consent.
Source: Committee
17 September 1984
Passed
Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: ResolvingDifferences
17 September 1984
Passed
Resolving differences -- Senate actions: Senate agreed to the House amendment by Voice Vote.
Source: NotUsed
19 September 1984
Floor
Measure Signed in Senate.
Source: Floor
20 September 1984
Floor
Presented to President.
Source: Floor
20 September 1984
President
Presented to President.
Source: President
28 September 1984
Became law
Became Public Law No: 98-427.
Source: President
28 September 1984
President
Signed by President.
Source: President
28 September 1984
Became law
Signed by President.
Source: BecameLaw

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Public Law (PDF)
Public Law · EN · 29 September 1984
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Passed House amended
summary · EN · 11 September 1984
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Passed Senate amended
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Reported to Senate with amendment(s)
summary · EN · 8 May 1984
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Introduced in Senate
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Legal framework · A bill to authorize and direct the Librarian of Congress, subject to the supervision and authority of a Federal, civilian, or military agency, to proceed with the construction of the Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidification Facility, and for other purposes. · S. 2418 (98th) · US

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A bill to authorize and direct the Librarian of Congress, subject to the supervision and authority of a Federal, civilian, or military agency, to proceed with the construction of the Library of Congress Mass Book Deacidification Facility, and for other purposes.

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/98th-congress/senate-bill/2418
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/98/s/2418
us · 98-s-2418 · source updated 7 April 2025