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20 U.S.C. 80s–2: Private support for civil rights history projectText contains those laws in effect through Public Law 119-120 (October 7, 2026).
From Title 20-EDUCATIONCHAPTER 3-SMITHSONIAN INSTITUTION, NATIONAL MUSEUMS AND ART GALLERIES
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§80s–2. Private support for civil rights history project

(a)  Encouraging solicitation and acceptance of donations

The Librarian of Congress and the Secretary are encouraged to solicit and accept donations of funds and in-kind contributions to support activities under section 80s–1 of this title.

(b)  Dedication of funds provided to Library of Congress

Notwithstanding any other provision of law⁠—

(1)  any funds donated to the Librarian of Congress to support the activities of the Librarian under section 80s–1 of this title shall be deposited entirely into an account established for such purpose;

(2)  the funds contained in such account shall be used solely to support such activities; and

(3)  the Librarian of Congress may not deposit into such account any funds donated to the Librarian which are not donated for the exclusive purpose of supporting such activities.

( Pub. L. 111–19, § 4 , May 12, 2009 , 123 Stat. 1614 .)