20 U.S.C. § 2101 — Congressional declaration of findings and

Page 1044 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 2013 (41 U.S.C. 5)’’ on authority of Pub. L. 111–350, § 6(c), Jan. 4, 2011, 124 Stat. 3854, which Act enacted Title 41, Public Contracts. In subsec. (a)(7), ‘‘section 3324(a) and (b) of title 31’’ substituted for ‘‘section 3648 of the Revised Statutes, as amended (31 U.S.C. 529)’’ on authority of Pub. L. 97–258, § 4(b), Sept. 13, 1982, 96 Stat. 1067, the first section of which enacted Title 31, Money and Finance. Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries TERMINATION OF REPORTING REQUIREMENTS For termination, effective May 15, 2000, of provisions in subsec. (b) of this section relating to submitting an- nual report to Congress, see section 3003 of Pub. L. 104–66, as amended, set out as a note under section 1113 of Title 31, Money and Finance, and page 193 of House Document No. 103–7. REFERENCES IN OTHER LAWS TO GS–16, 17, OR 18 PAY RATES References in laws to the rates of pay for GS–16, 17, or 18, or to maximum rates of pay under the General Schedule, to be considered references to rates payable under specified sections of Title 5, Government Organi- zation and Employees, see section 529 [title I, § 101(c)(1)] of Pub. L. 101–509, set out in a note under section 5376 of Title 5. § 2013. Authorization of appropriations There are authorized to be appropriated $30,000,000 to the fund. (Pub. L. 93–642, § 14, Jan. 4, 1975, 88 Stat. 2280.) CHAPTER 43—AMERICAN FOLKLIFE PRESERVATION SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS Sec. 2101. Congressional declaration of findings and pur- pose. 2102. Definitions. 2103. American Folklife Center. 2104. Functions of Center. 2105. Limitations on contracts. 2106. Administration. 2107. Authorization of appropriations. SUBCHAPTER II—VETERANS’ ORAL HISTORY 2141. Findings; purpose. 2142. Establishment of program at American Folklife Center to collect video and audio recordings of histories of veterans. 2143. Private support. 2144. Authorization of appropriations. SUBCHAPTER I—GENERAL PROVISIONS § 2101. Congressional declaration of findings and purpose (a) The Congress hereby finds and declares— (1) that the diversity inherent in American folklife has contributed greatly to the cultural richness of the Nation and has fostered a sense of individuality and identity among the Amer- ican people; (2) that the history of the United States ef- fectively demonstrates that building a strong nation does not require the sacrifice of cul- tural differences; (3) that American folklife has a fundamental influence on the desires, beliefs, values, and character of the American people; (4) that it is appropriate and necessary for the Federal Government to support research and scholarship in American folklife in order to contribute to an understanding of the com- plex problems of the basic desires, beliefs, and values of the American people in both rural and urban areas; (5) that the encouragement and support of American folklife, while primarily a matter for private and local initiative, is also an ap- propriate matter of concern to the Federal Government; and (6) that it is in the interest of the general welfare of the Nation to preserve, support, re- vitalize, and disseminate American folklife traditions and arts. (b) It is therefore the purpose of this sub- chapter to establish in the Library of Congress an American Folklife Center to preserve and present American folklife. (Pub. L. 94–201, § 2, Jan. 2, 1976, 89 Stat. 1129.) Statutory Notes and Related Subsidiaries SHORT TITLE OF 2016 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 114–246, § 1, Nov. 28, 2016, 130 Stat. 995, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [amending section 2142 of this title] may be cited as the ‘Gold Star Families Voices Act’.’’ SHORT TITLE Pub. L. 94–201, § 1, Jan. 2, 1976, 89 Stat. 1129, provided: ‘‘That this Act [enacting this subchapter] may be cited as the ‘American Folklife Preservation Act’.’’ Pub. L. 106–380, § 1, Oct. 27, 2000, 114 Stat. 1447, pro- vided that: ‘‘This Act [enacting subchapter II of this chapter] may be cited as the ‘Veterans’ Oral History Project Act’.’’ FINDINGS AND PURPOSE OF 1998 AMENDMENT Pub. L. 105–275, title III, § 312(a), Oct. 21, 1998, 112 Stat. 2457, provided that: ‘‘(1) FINDINGS.—Congress makes the following find- ings: ‘‘(A) The American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress was created by Congress in 1976, building on the vast expertise and archival material existing at the Library since 1928. ‘‘(B) As an instrumentality of the Congress, it is fitting that the American Folklife Center should have a direct and close relationship with the rep- resentatives of the people, who are best able to over- see the ongoing activities of the Center to preserve and promote the cultural traditions of the people, and to ensure that the resources of the Center be readily available to all Americans. ‘‘(C) In over 20 years since its creation, the Amer- ican Folklife Center in the Library of Congress has— ‘‘(i) increased the size of the Archive of Folk Cul- ture from 500,000 to 1,500,000 multi-format ethno- graphic items; ‘‘(ii) engaged in 15 cultural surveys and field doc- umentation projects in all regions of the country; ‘‘(iii) provided publications, documentary equip- ment on loan, and advisory and reference service to persons and institutions in all 50 States; ‘‘(iv) produced exhibitions and other educational programs on American Folklife at the Library and around the country; ‘‘(v) begun sharing its unique collections in dig- ital form via the Internet; and ‘‘(vi) served as a national center for the profes- sions of folklore, ethnomusicology, and cultural studies. ‘‘(D) Congress has consistently provided encourage- ment and support of American Folklife as an appro- priate matter of concern to the Federal Government, Page 1045 TITLE 20—EDUCATION § 2103 passing legislation to reauthorize the Center eight times since its creation in 1976. ‘‘(E) The American Folklife Center is the only unit in the Library of Congress which is not permanently authorized. Since its establishment in 1976, the Cen- ter’s collections and activities have been fully and successfully integrated into the Library of Congress. It is useful to statutorily conform the American Folklife Center with the rest of the Library of Con- gress. ‘‘(2) PURPOSE.—It is the purpose of this section [amending sections 2103, 2106, and 2107 of this title and enacting provisions set out as a note under section 2103 of this title] to authorize permanently the American Folklife Center in the Library of Congress to preserve and present American Folklife.’’ § 2102. Definitions As used in this subchapter— (1) the term ‘‘American folklife’’ means the traditional expressive culture shared within the various groups in the United States: famil- ial, ethnic, occupational, religious, regional; expressive culture includes a wide range of creative and symbolic forms such as custom, belief, technical skill, language, literature, art, architecture, music, play, dance, drama, ritual, pageantry, handicraft; these expres- sions are mainly learned orally, by imitation, or in performance, and are generally main- tained without benefit of formal instruction or institutional direction; (2) the term ‘‘Board’’ means the Board of Trustees of the Center; (3) the term ‘‘Center’’ means the American Folklife Center established under this sub- chapter; (4) the term ‘‘group’’ includes any State or public agency or institution and any nonprofit society, institution, organization, association, or establishment in the United States; (5) the term ‘‘Librarian’’ means the Librar- ian of Congress; (6) the term ‘‘State’’ includes, in addition to the several States of the Union, the Common- wealth of Puerto Rico, the District of Colum- bia, Guam, American Samoa, and the Virgin Islands; and (7) the term ‘‘workshop’’ means an activity the primary purpose of which is to encourage the development of skills, appreciation, or en- joyment of American folklife among amateur, student, or nonprofessional participants, or to promote scholarship or teaching among the participants. (Pub. L. 94–201, § 3, Jan. 2, 1976, 89 Stat. 1129.) § 2103. American Folklife Center (a) Establishment There is hereby established in the Library of Congress an American Folklife Center. (b) Board of Trustees; composition; regional bal- ance (1) The Center shall be under the direction of a Board of Trustees. The Board shall be com- posed as follows: (A) four members appointed by the President from among individuals who are officials of Federal departments and agencies concerned with some aspect of American Folklife tradi- tions and arts; (B) four members appointed by the President pro tempore of the Senate from among indi- viduals from private life who are widely recog- nized by virtue of their scholarship, experi- ence, creativity, or interest in American Folklife traditions and arts, and four members appointed by the Speaker of the House of Rep- resentatives from among such individuals; (C) four members appointed by the Librarian of Congress from among individuals who are widely recognized by virtue of their scholar- ship, experience, creativity, or interest in American folklife traditions and arts; and (D) nine ex officio members including— (i) the Librarian of Congress; (ii) the Secretary of the Smithsonian In- stitution; (iii) the Chairman of the National Endow- ment for the Arts; (iv) the Chairman of the National Endow- ment for the Humanities; (v) the President of the American Folklore Society; (vi) the President of the Society for Ethnomusicology; (vii) the Director of the Center; (viii) the Secretary of Veterans Affairs; and (ix) the Director of the Institute of Mu- seum and Library Services. (2) In making appointments from private life under paragraph (1)(B) and (C), the President pro tempore of the Senate, the Speaker of the House of Representatives, and the Librarian of Con- gress shall give due consideration to the ap- pointment of individuals who collectively will provide appropriate diversity and regional bal- ance on the Board. Not more than three of the members appointed by the President pro tem- pore of the Senate or by the Speaker of the House of Representatives may be affiliated with the same political party. (3) In making appointments under paragraph (1)(C), the Librarian of Congress shall include at least two members who direct or are members of the boards of major American folklife organiza- tions other than the American Folklore Society and the Society for Ethnomusicology. (c) Term of office The term of office of each appointed member of the Board shall be six years; except that (1)(A) the members first appointed under clause (1) of subsection (b) shall serve as designated by the President, one for a term of two years, two for a term of four years, and one for a term of six years, and (B) the members first appointed under clause (2) of subsection (b) shall serve as jointly designated by the President pro tempore of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives, two for terms of two years, four for terms of four years, and two for terms of six years; and (2) any member appointed to fill a vacancy occurring prior to the expiration of the term to which his predecessor was ap- pointed shall be appointed for the remainder of such term. Members appointed by the President under clause (1) of subsection (b) shall serve only during the time they are officials of Fed- eral departments and agencies concerned with some aspect of American folklife traditions and arts.