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20 U.S.C. 9107: Awards and medalsText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 20-EDUCATIONCHAPTER 72-MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES
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§9107. Awards and medals

The Director, with the advice of the Museum and Library Services Board, may annually award national awards and medals for library and museum services to outstanding libraries and museums that have made significant contributions in service to their communities.

( Pub. L. 94–462, title II, § 209 , as added Pub. L. 108–81, title I, § 105 , Sept. 25, 2003 , 117 Stat. 996 ; amended Pub. L. 111–340, title I, § 105 , Dec. 22, 2010 , 124 Stat. 3598 .)

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2010⁠—Pub. L. 111–340 amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, text read as follows: “The Director, with the advice of the Museum and Library Services Board, may annually award National Awards for Library Service and National Awards for Museum Service to outstanding libraries and outstanding museums, respectively, that have made significant contributions in service to their communities.”