Title 20 — Education
Chapter 72 — Museum and Library Services
§ 9173. Museum services activities
Statutory text
In general
The Director, subject to the policy advice of the Museum and Library Services Board, may enter into arrangements, including grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other forms of assistance, with museums, States, local governments, and other entities as the Director considers appropriate, to pay the Federal share of the cost of—
supporting museums in providing learning and access to collections, information, and educational resources in a variety of formats (including exhibitions, programs, publications, and websites) for individuals of all ages;
supporting museums in building learning partnerships with the Nation’s schools, including tribal schools, and developing museum resources, capabilities, and programs in support of State and local efforts to offer a well-rounded educational experience to all students;
supporting the conservation and preservation of museum collections, including efforts to—
provide optimal conditions for storage, exhibition, and use;
prepare for and respond to disasters and emergency situations;
establish endowments for conservation;
curate, stabilize, and organize object-related information; and
train museum staff in collections care;
supporting efforts at the State level to leverage museum resources, including statewide assessments of museum services and needs and development of State plans to improve and maximize museum services through the State;
creating shared technology tools and data resources, and developing museum staff training plans to improve and maximize museum services through organizations such as museum associations, professional networks, community-based organizations, and foundations, and through other collaborative mechanisms;
stimulating greater collaboration, in order to share resources and strengthen communities, among museums and—
libraries;
schools;
institutions of higher education;
international, Federal, State, regional, tribal, and local agencies or organizations;
nongovernmental organizations;
other community organizations; and
other relevant research and policy organizations;
encouraging the use of new and emerging technologies and media, including new ways to disseminate information, engage varied audiences in experiential learning, and support teachers and students to enhance access to and engagement with museum collections, programs, and services;
supporting museums in developing, carrying out, and providing programs and services that meet the needs of communities throughout the Nation, including people of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, residents of rural and urban areas, Native Americans, military families, veterans, and caregivers, and for State institutions;
supporting professional development and technical assistance programs to enhance museum operations, and the skills of museum staff, at all levels, and to support the development of the next generation of museum leaders and professionals, in order to ensure the highest standards in all aspects of museum operations;
supporting museums in research, program evaluation, and the collection and dissemination of information to museum professionals and the public;
encouraging, supporting, and disseminating model programs of museum and library collaboration;
enabling museums to serve as anchor institutions to support community revitalization and the creation of opportunities for advancement; and
developing public and private partnerships with other agencies and community-based organizations to expand and enhance museum services.
Federal share
50 percent
Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Federal share described in subsection (a) shall be not more than 50 percent.
Greater than 50 percent
The Director may use not more than 20 percent of the funds made available under this subchapter for a fiscal year to enter into arrangements under subsection (a) for which the Federal share may be greater than 50 percent.
Operational expenses
No funds for operational expenses may be provided under this section to any entity that is not a museum.
Review and evaluation
In general
The Director shall establish procedures for reviewing and evaluating arrangements described in subsection (a) entered into under this subchapter.
Grant distribution
In awarding grants, the Director shall take into consideration the equitable distribution of grants to museums of various types and sizes and to different geographic areas of the United States.
Applications for technical assistance
In general
The Director may use not more than 10 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out this subchapter for technical assistance.
Individual museums
Individual museums may receive not more than 3 technical assistance awards under subparagraph (A). Subsequent awards for technical assistance shall be subject to review outside the Institute.
Services for Native Americans
From amounts appropriated under section 9176 of this title, the Director shall reserve 2.25 percent to award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians (as defined in section 7517 of this title), to enable such tribes and organizations to carry out the activities described in subsection (a).
Legislative history
Reconstructed from this section’s Code source credit and amendment notes, resolved against the local Statutes at Large. Editorial notes are evidence, not the law that made the change.
Arts, Humanities, and Cultural Affairs Act of 1976
Pub. L. 94–462 title II § 274 · 90 Stat. 1971
Enacted · 20 U.S.C. § 9173
Pub. L. 94–462, title II, § 274, formerly § 273, as added Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(e) [title VII, § 702], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–233, 3009–303
Source evidence
Code source credit
Pub. L. 94–462, title II, § 274, formerly § 273, as added Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(e) [title VII, § 702], Sept. 30, 1996, 110 Stat. 3009–233, 3009–303Museum and Library Services Act of 2003
Pub. L. 108–81 § 303 · 117 Stat. 991
Amended · 20 U.S.C. § 9173
Pub. L. 108–81, § 303, amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, section contained provisions which in subsec. (a) authorized the Director to make grants to museums to pay for the Federal share of the cost of increasing and improving museum services, in subsec. (b) authorized the Director to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with appropriate entities to pay for the Federal share of enabling the entities to undertake projects designed to strengthen museum services, in subsec. (c) established the Federal share, and in subsec. (d) required the Director to establish procedures for reviewing and evaluating grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements entered into under this subchapter
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 108–81, § 303, amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, section contained provisions which in subsec. (a) authorized the Director to make grants to museums to pay for the Federal share of the cost of increasing and improving museum services, in subsec. (b) authorized the Director to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with appropriate entities to pay for the Federal share of enabling the entities to undertake projects designed to strengthen museum services, in subsec. (c) established the Federal share, and in subsec. (d) required the Director to establish procedures for reviewing and evaluating grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements entered into under this subchapter.Enacted provision · exact public law section
SEC. 303. MUSEUM SERVICES ACTIVITIES. Section 273 of the Museum and Library Services Act (20 U.S.C. 9173) is amended to read as follows: “SEC. 273. MUSEUM SERVICES ACTIVITIES. “(a) In General.— The Director, subject to the policy advice of the Museum and Library Services Board, may enter into arrangements, including grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other forms of assistance, with museums and other entities as the Director considers appropriate, to pay the Federal share of the cost of— “(1) supporting museums in providing learning and access to collections, information, and educational resources in a variety of formats (including exhibitions, programs, publications, and websites) for individuals of all ages; “(2) supporting museums in building learning partnerships with the Nation’s schools and developing museum resources and programs in support of State and local school curricula; “(3) supporting museums in assessing, conserving, researching, maintaining, and exhibiting their collections, and in providing educational programs to the public through the use of their collections; “(4) stimulating greater collaboration among museums, libraries, schools, and other community organizations in order to share resources and strengthen communities; “(5) encouraging the use of new technologies and broadcast media to enhance access to museum collections, programs, and services; “(6) supporting museums in providing services to people of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds and to individuals with disabilities; “(7) supporting museums in developing and carrying out specialized programs for specific segments of the public, such as programs for urban neighborhoods, rural areas, Indian reservations, and State institutions; “(8) supporting professional development and technical assistance programs to enhance museum operations at all levels, in order to ensure the highest standards in all aspects of museum operations; “(9) supporting museums in research, program evaluation, and the collection and dissemination of information to museum professionals and the public; and “(10) encouraging, supporting, and disseminating model programs of museum and library collaboration. “(b) Federal Share.— “(1) 50 percent.— Except as provided in paragraph (2), the Federal share described in subsection (a) shall be not more than 50 percent. “(2) Greater than 50 percent.— The Director may use not more than 20 percent of the funds made available under this subtitle for a fiscal year to enter into arrangements under subsection (a) for which the Federal share may be greater than 50 percent. “(3) Operational expenses.— No funds for operational expenses may be provided under this section to any entity that is not a museum. “(c) Review and Evaluation.— “(1) In general.— The Procedures. Director shall establish procedures for reviewing and evaluating arrangements described in subsection (a) entered into under this subtitle. “(2) Applications for technical assistance.— “(A) In general.— The Director may use not more than 10 percent of the funds appropriated to carry out this subtitle for technical assistance awards. “(B) Individual museums.— Individual museums may receive not more than 3 technical assistance awards under subparagraph (A), but subsequent awards for technical assistance shall be subject to review outside the Institute. “(d) Services for Native Americans.— From amounts appropriated under section 275, the Director shall reserve 1.75 percent to award grants to, or enter into contracts or cooperative agreements with, Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians (as defined in section 7207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517)), to enable such tribes and organizations to carry out the activities described in subsection (a).” .Museum and Library Services Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–340 § 303(1)(A) · 124 Stat. 3594
Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(A), inserted “, States, local governments,” after “with museums” in introductory provisions
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(A), inserted “, States, local governments,” after “with museums” in introductory provisions.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by inserting “, States, local governments,” after “with museums”;Museum and Library Services Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–340 § 303(1)(B) · 124 Stat. 3594
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(3)(5)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (C), added pars. (3) to (5)
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(3)(5)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (C), redesignated former par. (5) as (6)
Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(3)(5)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (C), struck out former pars. (3) and (4) which read as follows:
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (C), added pars. (3) to (5), redesignated former par. (5) as (6), and struck out former pars. (3) and (4) which read as follows:“(3) supporting museums in assessing, conserving, researching, maintaining, and exhibiting their collections, and in providing educational programs to the public through the use of their collections; “(4) stimulating greater collaboration among museums, libraries, schools, and other community organizations in order to share resources and strengthen communities;”.
Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (10) as paragraphs (6) through (11), respectively;Museum and Library Services Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–340 § 303(1)(B) · 124 Stat. 3594
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(6)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (D), redesignated par. (5) as (6)
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(6)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (D), substituted “media, including new ways to disseminate information,” for “broadcast media”. Former par. (6) redesignated (7)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (D), redesignated par. (5) as (6) and substituted “media, including new ways to disseminate information,” for “broadcast media”. Former par. (6) redesignated (7).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (10) as paragraphs (6) through (11), respectively;Museum and Library Services Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–340 § 303(1)(B) · 124 Stat. 3594
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(7); 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(8)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), redesignated pars. (6) and (7) as (7) and (8), respectively. Former par. (8) redesignated (9)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(7), (8). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), redesignated pars. (6) and (7) as (7) and (8), respectively. Former par. (8) redesignated (9).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (10) as paragraphs (6) through (11), respectively;Museum and Library Services Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–340 § 303(1)(B) · 124 Stat. 3594
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(9)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (E), redesignated par. (8) as (9)
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(9)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (E), substituted “, and the skills of museum staff, at all levels, and to support the development of the next generation of museum leaders and professionals,” for “at all levels,”. Former par. (9) redesignated (10)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (E), redesignated par. (8) as (9) and substituted “, and the skills of museum staff, at all levels, and to support the development of the next generation of museum leaders and professionals,” for “at all levels,”. Former par. (9) redesignated (10).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (10) as paragraphs (6) through (11), respectively;Museum and Library Services Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–340 § 303(1)(B) · 124 Stat. 3594
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(10); 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(11)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), redesignated pars. (9) and (10) as (10) and (11), respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(10), (11). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), redesignated pars. (9) and (10) as (10) and (11), respectively.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by redesignating paragraphs (5) through (10) as paragraphs (6) through (11), respectively;Museum and Library Services Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–340 § 303(2)(A) · 124 Stat. 3594
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(c)(2); 20 U.S.C. § 9173(c)(3)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(A), (B), added par. (2)
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(c)(2); 20 U.S.C. § 9173(c)(3)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(A), (B), redesignated former par. (2) as (3)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(2), (3). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(A), (B), added par. (2) and redesignated former par. (2) as (3).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (3);Museum and Library Services Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–340 § 303(2)(C)(i) · 124 Stat. 3594
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(c)(3)(A)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(C)(i), which directed that “awards” be struck out after “assistance” in subpar. (A) of par. (2), was executed by making the amendment in subpar. (A) of par. (3) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the intervening redesignation of par. (2) as (3). See above
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(C)(i), which directed that “awards” be struck out after “assistance” in subpar. (A) of par. (2), was executed by making the amendment in subpar. (A) of par. (3) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the intervening redesignation of par. (2) as (3). See above.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking “awards”; andMuseum and Library Services Act of 2010
Pub. L. 111–340 § 303(2)(C)(ii) · 124 Stat. 3594
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(c)(3)(B)
Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(C)(ii), which directed the substitution of “. Subsequent” for “, but subsequent” in subpar. (B) of par. (2), was executed by making the amendment in subpar. (B) of par. (3) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the intervening redesignation of par. (2) as (3). See above
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(C)(ii), which directed the substitution of “. Subsequent” for “, but subsequent” in subpar. (B) of par. (2), was executed by making the amendment in subpar. (B) of par. (3) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the intervening redesignation of par. (2) as (3). See above.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking “, but subsequent” and inserting “. Subsequent”.Every Student Succeeds Act
Pub. L. 114–95 title IX § 9215(aaa)(4) · 129 Stat. 1802
Changed · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(d)
Pub. L. 114–95 made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7517 of this title
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 114–95 made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7517 of this title.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(4) Section 274(d) (20 U.S.C. 9173(d)) is amended by striking “represent Native Hawaiians (as defined in section 7207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act (20 U.S.C. 7517)),” and inserting “represent Native Hawaiians (as defined in section 6207 of the Native Hawaiian Education Act),”.Effective date note
Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective Dec. 10, 2015, except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(a)(1) · 132 Stat. 5412
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(2)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(1), added par. (2)
Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(2)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(1), struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “supporting museums in building learning partnerships with the Nation’s schools and developing museum resources and programs in support of State and local school curricula;”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(1), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “supporting museums in building learning partnerships with the Nation’s schools and developing museum resources and programs in support of State and local school curricula;”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following: “(2) supporting museums in building learning partnerships with the Nation’s schools, including tribal schools, and developing museum resources, capabilities, and programs in support of State and local efforts to offer a well-rounded educational experience to all students;” ;Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(a)(2) · 132 Stat. 5412
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(3)(D); 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(3)(E)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(2), added subpar. (D)
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(3)(D); 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(3)(E)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(2), redesignated former subpar. (D) as (E)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(3)(D), (E). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(2), added subpar. (D) and redesignated former subpar. (D) as (E).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(2) in paragraph (3)— (A) in subparagraph (C), by striking “and” after the semicolon; (B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E); and (C) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following: “(D) curate, stabilize, and organize object-related information; and” ;Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(a)(5) · 132 Stat. 5412
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(5)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(5), added par. (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(5), added par. (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(5) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following: “(5) creating shared technology tools and data resources, and developing museum staff training plans to improve and maximize museum services through organizations such as museum associations, professional networks, community-based organizations, and foundations, and through other collaborative mechanisms;” ;Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(a)(4) · 132 Stat. 5412
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(6)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(4), redesignated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(4), redesignated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(4) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (6) and (7), respectively;Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(a)(6)(B) · 132 Stat. 5412
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(6)(C)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(B), added subpar. (C). Former subpar. (C) redesignated (D)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(6)(C). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(B), added subpar. (C). Former subpar. (C) redesignated (D).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following: “(C) institutions of higher education;” ;Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(a)(6)(A) · 132 Stat. 5412
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(6)(D)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(A), (C), redesignated subpar. (C) as (D)
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(6)(D)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(A), (C), inserted “tribal,” after “regional,”. Former subpar. (D) redesignated (E)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(6)(D). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(A), (C), redesignated subpar. (C) as (D) and inserted “tribal,” after “regional,”. Former subpar. (D) redesignated (E).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) as subparagraphs (D) through (F), respectively;Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(a)(6)(A) · 132 Stat. 5412
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(6)(E); 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(6)(F)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(A), (D), redesignated subpars. (D) and (E) as (E) and (F), respectively
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(6)(E), (F). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(A), (D), redesignated subpars. (D) and (E) as (E) and (F), respectively.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) as subparagraphs (D) through (F), respectively;Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(a)(6)(D) · 132 Stat. 5412
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(6)(G)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(D)–(F), added subpar. (G)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(6)(G). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(D)–(F), added subpar. (G).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(D) in subparagraph (E), as redesignated by subparagraph (A), by striking “and” after the semicolon;Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(a)(4) · 132 Stat. 5412
Redesignated · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(7)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(4), (7), redesignated par. (4) as (7), struck it out
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(7)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(4), (7), added a new par. (7). Prior to amendment, par. read as follows: “supporting efforts at the State level to leverage museum resources, including statewide assessments of museum services and needs and development of State plans to improve and maximize museum services through the State;”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(4), (7), redesignated par. (4) as (7), struck it out, and added a new par. (7). Prior to amendment, par. read as follows: “supporting efforts at the State level to leverage museum resources, including statewide assessments of museum services and needs and development of State plans to improve and maximize museum services through the State;”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(4) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs (6) and (7), respectively;Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(a)(3) · 132 Stat. 5412
Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(7)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(3), struck out par. (7) which read as follows: “supporting museums in providing services to people of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds and to individuals with disabilities;”
Target inherited from the preceding amendment note.
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(3), struck out par. (7) which read as follows: “supporting museums in providing services to people of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds and to individuals with disabilities;”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(3) by striking paragraph (7);Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(a)(8) · 132 Stat. 5412
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(8)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(8), added par. (8)
Struck · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(8)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(8), struck out former par. (8) which read as follows: “supporting museums in developing and carrying out specialized programs for specific segments of the public, such as programs for urban neighborhoods, rural areas, Indian reservations, and State institutions;”
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(8). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(8), added par. (8) and struck out former par. (8) which read as follows: “supporting museums in developing and carrying out specialized programs for specific segments of the public, such as programs for urban neighborhoods, rural areas, Indian reservations, and State institutions;”.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(8) by striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following: “(8) supporting museums in developing, carrying out, and providing programs and services that meet the needs of communities throughout the Nation, including people of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, residents of rural and urban areas, Native Americans, military families, veterans, and caregivers, and for State institutions;” ;Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(a)(9) · 132 Stat. 5412
Added · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(12); 20 U.S.C. § 9173(a)(13)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(9)–(11), added pars. (12) and (13)
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (a)(12), (13). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(9)–(11), added pars. (12) and (13).Enacted provision · exact public law section
(9) in paragraph (10), by striking “and” after the semicolon;Museum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(c)(1)(A) · 132 Stat. 5412
Inserted · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(c)(2)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(c)(1)(A), inserted period at end
Source evidence
Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(c)(1)(A), inserted period at end.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(A) in paragraph (2), by inserting a period after “United States”; andMuseum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(c)(1)(B)(i) · 132 Stat. 5412
Amended · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(c)(3)(A)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(c)(1)(B)(i), amended subpar. (A) of par. (3) to duplicate amendment made by Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(C)(i), which had been directed to subpar. (A) of par. (2) but executed to par. (3) to reflect the probable intent of Congress, thus resulting in no change in text. See 2010 Amendment note below
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Code amendment note
Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(c)(1)(B)(i), amended subpar. (A) of par. (3) to duplicate amendment made by Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(C)(i), which had been directed to subpar. (A) of par. (2) but executed to par. (3) to reflect the probable intent of Congress, thus resulting in no change in text. See 2010 Amendment note below.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking “technical” and all that follows through the period and inserting “technical assistance.”; andMuseum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(c)(1)(B)(ii) · 132 Stat. 5412
Amended · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(c)(3)(B)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(c)(1)(B)(ii), amended subpar. (B) of par. (3) to duplicate amendment made by Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(C)(ii), which had been directed to subpar. (B) of par. (2) but executed to par. (3) to reflect the probable intent of Congress, thus resulting in no change in text. See 2010 Amendment note below
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Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(c)(1)(B)(ii), amended subpar. (B) of par. (3) to duplicate amendment made by Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(C)(ii), which had been directed to subpar. (B) of par. (2) but executed to par. (3) to reflect the probable intent of Congress, thus resulting in no change in text. See 2010 Amendment note below.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking “subparagraph (A)” and all that follows through “awards” and inserting “subparagraph (A). Subsequent awards”; andMuseum and Library Services Act of 2018
Pub. L. 115–410 § 18(b) · 132 Stat. 5412
Substituted · 20 U.S.C. § 9173(d)
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(b), (c)(2), substituted “2.25 percent” for “1.75 percent” and made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 9176 of this title
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Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(b), (c)(2), substituted “2.25 percent” for “1.75 percent” and made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 9176 of this title.Enacted provision · exact public law section
(b) Services for Native Americans.— Section 274(d) (20 U.S.C. 9173(d)) is amended by striking “1.75 percent” and inserting “2.25 percent”.
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Editorial Notes
Prior Provisions
A prior section 274 of Pub. L. 94–462 was classified to section 9174 of this title, prior to repeal by Pub. L. 108–81.
Amendments2003–2018 · 4 rounds
2018
Subsec. (a)(2). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(1), added par. (2) and struck out former par. (2) which read as follows: “supporting museums in building learning partnerships with the Nation’s schools and developing museum resources and programs in support of State and local school curricula;”.
Subsec. (a)(3)(D), (E). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(2), added subpar. (D) and redesignated former subpar. (D) as (E).
Subsec. (a)(5). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(5), added par. (5). Former par. (5) redesignated (6).
Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(4), redesignated par. (5) as (6). Former par. (6) redesignated (7).
Subsec. (a)(6)(C). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(B), added subpar. (C). Former subpar. (C) redesignated (D).
Subsec. (a)(6)(D). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(A), (C), redesignated subpar. (C) as (D) and inserted “tribal,” after “regional,”. Former subpar. (D) redesignated (E).
Subsec. (a)(6)(E), (F). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(A), (D), redesignated subpars. (D) and (E) as (E) and (F), respectively.
Subsec. (a)(6)(G). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(6)(D)–(F), added subpar. (G).
Subsec. (a)(7). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(4), (7), redesignated par. (4) as (7), struck it out, and added a new par. (7). Prior to amendment, par. read as follows: “supporting efforts at the State level to leverage museum resources, including statewide assessments of museum services and needs and development of State plans to improve and maximize museum services through the State;”.
Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(3), struck out par. (7) which read as follows: “supporting museums in providing services to people of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds and to individuals with disabilities;”.
Subsec. (a)(8). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(8), added par. (8) and struck out former par. (8) which read as follows: “supporting museums in developing and carrying out specialized programs for specific segments of the public, such as programs for urban neighborhoods, rural areas, Indian reservations, and State institutions;”.
Subsec. (a)(12), (13). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(a)(9)–(11), added pars. (12) and (13).
Subsec. (c)(2). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(c)(1)(A), inserted period at end.
Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(c)(1)(B)(i), amended subpar. (A) of par. (3) to duplicate amendment made by Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(C)(i), which had been directed to subpar. (A) of par. (2) but executed to par. (3) to reflect the probable intent of Congress, thus resulting in no change in text. See 2010 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(c)(1)(B)(ii), amended subpar. (B) of par. (3) to duplicate amendment made by Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(C)(ii), which had been directed to subpar. (B) of par. (2) but executed to par. (3) to reflect the probable intent of Congress, thus resulting in no change in text. See 2010 Amendment note below.
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 115–410, § 18(b), (c)(2), substituted “2.25 percent” for “1.75 percent” and made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 9176 of this title.
2015
Subsec. (d). Pub. L. 114–95 made technical amendment to reference in original act which appears in text as reference to section 7517 of this title.
2010
Subsec. (a). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(A), inserted “, States, local governments,” after “with museums” in introductory provisions.
Subsec. (a)(3) to (5). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (C), added pars. (3) to (5), redesignated former par. (5) as (6), and struck out former pars. (3) and (4) which read as follows:
“(3) supporting museums in assessing, conserving, researching, maintaining, and exhibiting their collections, and in providing educational programs to the public through the use of their collections;
“(4) stimulating greater collaboration among museums, libraries, schools, and other community organizations in order to share resources and strengthen communities;”.
Subsec. (a)(6). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (D), redesignated par. (5) as (6) and substituted “media, including new ways to disseminate information,” for “broadcast media”. Former par. (6) redesignated (7).
Subsec. (a)(7), (8). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), redesignated pars. (6) and (7) as (7) and (8), respectively. Former par. (8) redesignated (9).
Subsec. (a)(9). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), (E), redesignated par. (8) as (9) and substituted “, and the skills of museum staff, at all levels, and to support the development of the next generation of museum leaders and professionals,” for “at all levels,”. Former par. (9) redesignated (10).
Subsec. (a)(10), (11). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(1)(B), redesignated pars. (9) and (10) as (10) and (11), respectively.
Subsec. (c)(2), (3). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(A), (B), added par. (2) and redesignated former par. (2) as (3).
Subsec. (c)(3)(A). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(C)(i), which directed that “awards” be struck out after “assistance” in subpar. (A) of par. (2), was executed by making the amendment in subpar. (A) of par. (3) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the intervening redesignation of par. (2) as (3). See above.
Subsec. (c)(3)(B). Pub. L. 111–340, § 303(2)(C)(ii), which directed the substitution of “. Subsequent” for “, but subsequent” in subpar. (B) of par. (2), was executed by making the amendment in subpar. (B) of par. (3) to reflect the probable intent of Congress and the intervening redesignation of par. (2) as (3). See above.
2003
Pub. L. 108–81, § 303, amended section catchline and text generally. Prior to amendment, section contained provisions which in subsec. (a) authorized the Director to make grants to museums to pay for the Federal share of the cost of increasing and improving museum services, in subsec. (b) authorized the Director to enter into contracts and cooperative agreements with appropriate entities to pay for the Federal share of enabling the entities to undertake projects designed to strengthen museum services, in subsec. (c) established the Federal share, and in subsec. (d) required the Director to establish procedures for reviewing and evaluating grants, contracts, and cooperative agreements entered into under this subchapter.
Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries
Effective Date of 2015 Amendment
Amendment by Pub. L. 114–95 effective , except with respect to certain noncompetitive programs and competitive programs, see section 5 of Pub. L. 114–95, set out as a note under section 6301 of this title.
Credits
1996–2018 · 5 acts
- 1996Pub. L. 94–462, title II, § 274, formerly § 273, as added Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(e) [title VII, § 702], , 110 Stat. 3009–233, 3009–303
- 2003renumbered § 274 and amended Pub. L. 108–81, title III, §§ 303, 306(1), , 117 Stat. 1000, 1002
- 2010Pub. L. 111–340, title III, § 303, , 124 Stat. 3603
- 2015Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, § 9215(aaa)(4), , 129 Stat. 2184
- 2018Pub. L. 115–410, § 18, , 132 Stat. 5420.
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(Pub. L. 94–462, title II, § 274, formerly § 273, as added Pub. L. 104–208, div. A, title I, § 101(e) [title VII, § 702], , 110 Stat. 3009–233, 3009–303; renumbered § 274 and amended Pub. L. 108–81, title III, §§ 303, 306(1), , 117 Stat. 1000, 1002; Pub. L. 111–340, title III, § 303, , 124 Stat. 3603; Pub. L. 114–95, title IX, § 9215(aaa)(4), , 129 Stat. 2184; Pub. L. 115–410, § 18, , 132 Stat. 5420.)