H.R. 13 · 108th Congress · 2003–2004
Museum and Library Services Act of 2003
H.R. 13 in the 108th Congress (2003–2004) became law — introduced on Jan 7, 2003, sponsored by Pete Hoekstra with 126 co-sponsors. Congress held 1 roll call vote on it.
During the 108th Congress (2003–2004), George W. Bush was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Became law
- Introduced
- Jan 7, 2003
- Co-sponsors
- 126
- Policy area
- Arts, Culture, Religion
- Public law
- Public Law 108-81
What it does
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. Title I: General Provisions - Prohibits projects which are determined to be obscene from receiving funds under MLSA.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Pete Hoekstra (R-MI). Co-sponsors: 79 Democrats, 46 Republicans, 1 Independent.
Where it stands
- IntroducedJan 7, 2003
- Passed the HouseMar 6, 2003
- Passed the SenateAug 1, 2003
- Sent to the PresidentSep 22, 2003
- Became lawSep 25, 2003
Latest action: Became Public Law No: 108-81. (Sep 25, 2003)
How Congress voted
- On Passage
House · Mar 6, 2003 · Passed416–2
Every roll call vote on this bill
- Museum and Library Services ActHouse · Mar 6, 2003
More bills from Pete Hoekstra in the 108th Congress
Other Arts, Culture, Religion bills in the 108th Congress
- H.R. 2195: Smithsonian Facilities Authorization Act
- H.J.Res. 52: Recognizing the Dr. Samuel D. Harris National Museum of Dentistry, an affiliate of the Smithsonian…
- H.R. 3491: National Museum of African American History and Culture Act
- S. 1233: National Great Black Americans Commemoration Act of 2004
- H.R. 5294: John F. Kennedy Center Reauthorization Act of 2004
- S. 888: Museum and Library Services Act of 2003
- S. 1157: National Museum of African American History and Culture Act
Committees
- Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
From GovInfo bill records, Congressional Research Service summaries, Voteview roll calls and lobbying reports.
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