§179. National Film Registry of Library of Congress

The Librarian of Congress (hereinafter in sections 179 to 179k of this title referred to as the "Librarian") shall establish a National Film Registry pursuant to the provisions of sections 179 to 179k of this title, for the purpose of maintaining and preserving films that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.

( Pub. L. 102–307, title II, §202, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 267 .)

Termination of Section

For termination of section, see section 179k of this title.

References in Text

Sections 179 to 179k of this title, referred to in text, was in the original "this title", meaning title II of Pub. L. 102–307, June 26, 1992, 106 Stat. 267 , which is classified principally to sections 179 to 179k of this title. For complete classification of title II to the Code, see Short Title note below and Tables.

Prior Provisions

Prior provisions similar to sections 179 to 179k of this title were contained in former section 178 et seq. of this title.

Short Title

Section 201 of title II of Pub. L. 102–307 provided that: "This title [enacting sections 179 to 179k of this title and repealing sections 178 to 178l of this title and provisions set out as a note under section 178 of this title] may be cited as the 'National Film Preservation Act of 1992'."

Section Referred to in Other Sections

This section is referred to in sections 179g, 179h, 179i, 179j, 179k of this title.