United States 112th Congress Status: Died 1 R cosponsors

HR 6122 — To revise the authority of the Librarian of Congress to accept gifts and bequests on behalf of the Library, and for other purposes.

Last action — Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

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  3. Died in session

This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

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Summary

Allows the Librarian of Congress to accept in the interest of the Library of Congress, its collections, or its service, personal property valued at $25,000 or less, nonpersonal services, or voluntary and uncompensated personal services. Requires the Librarian, in the case of a gift of securities, to sell the gift and provide the donor with a receipt from the proceeds of the sale. Requires inclusion, in each Annual Report of the Library, of a description of each gift or bequest accepted during the year involved that is valued at $1,000 or more.

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Action History

  1. Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration.

  2. Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

  3. On motion to suspend the rules and pass the bill Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: (2/3 required): 377 - 0 (Roll no. 557). (text: CR H5742)

  4. Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H5747)

  5. At the conclusion of debate, the Yeas and Nays were demanded and ordered. Pursuant to the provisions of clause 8, rule XX, the Chair announced that further proceedings on the motion would be postponed.

  6. DEBATE - The House proceeded with forty minutes of debate on H.R. 6122.

  7. Considered under suspension of the rules. (consideration: CR H5742-5743)

  8. Mr. Lungren, Daniel E. moved to suspend the rules and pass the bill.

  9. Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 448.

  10. Reported by the Committee on House Administration. H. Rept. 112-624.

  11. Ordered to be Reported by Voice Vote.

  12. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  13. Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HR 6122 do?
Allows the Librarian of Congress to accept in the interest of the Library of Congress, its collections, or its service, personal property valued at $25,000 or less, nonpersonal services, or voluntary and uncompensated personal services. Requires the Librarian, in the case of a gift of securities, to sell the gift and provide the donor with a receipt from the proceeds of the sale. Requires inclusion, in each Annual Report of the Library, of a description of each gift or bequest accepted during the year involved that is valued at $1,000 or more.
Who sponsors HR 6122?
HR 6122 is sponsored by Daniel Lungren (Republican).
What is the current status of HR 6122?
This bill died with 112th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track HR 6122?
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