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To reauthorize the sound recording and film preservation programs of the Library of Congress, and for other purposes. 10/2/2008--Public Law.    (There are 3 other summaries) (This measure has not been amended since it was passed by the House on June 4, 2008. The summary of that version is repeated here.)Library of Congress Sound Recording and Film Preservation Programs Reauthorization Act of 2008 - Amends the National Recording Preservation Act of 2000 to authorize appropriations through FY2016 for: (1) Library of Congress activities for the maintenance and preservation of sound recordings that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant; and (2) the National Recording Preservation Foundation to accept and administer private gifts to promote and ensure the preservation and public accessibility of the nation's sound recording heritage held at the Library of Congress and other public and nonprofit archives.Revises the [...]

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  • 10/02/2008 - Signed by President.
  • 10/02/2008 - Became Public Law No: 110-336.
  • 09/23/2008 - Presented to President.
  • 09/17/2008 - Message on Senate action sent to the House.
  • 09/16/2008 - Senate Committee on Rules and Administration discharged by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S8875)

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