National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Act Amendments of 1991
Public Law 102-95 · S. 1593 · 102nd Congress · began in the Senate
Signed by George H. W. Bush (R) on Aug 14, 1991 · Science, Technology, Communications
Sponsor: Sen. Claiborne Pell (D-RI)
Cosponsors (3): Sen. Orrin Hatch, Sen. Ted Kennedy,
Passage votes
- HouseUnanimous consent
- SenateVoice vote
Data notes
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Summary
The Congressional Research Service’s plain-language summary of what the law does.
National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Act Amendments of 1991 - Amends the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science Act to revise provisions relating to the powers and functions of the National Commission on Libraries and Information Science (the Commission).
Repeals a requirement that the Secretary of Education provide the Commission with administrative services in return for advance payment or reimbursement from Commission funds.
Revises provisions relating to contributions to the Commission. Authorizes the Commission to accept, hold, administer, and use gifts, bequests, and devises, and devises of property, both real and personal, to aid or facilitate its work. Requires that money and sales proceeds of other property received as such gifts, bequests, or devises be deposited in the Treasury and available for disbursement upon the Commission's order.
Revises the Commission's functions to include activities relating to international (as well as national) communications and cooperative networks.
Provides that a majority of Commission members shall constitute a quorum for conduct of business at its official meetings. Revises provisions for the terms of office of Commission members.
Authorizes appropriations to carry out such Act for FY 1992 and succeeding fiscal years.
Committees
The committees the bill was sent to, and what each did with it.
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Timeline
From introduction to signing, newest first: the committees, the floor and the president. 11 actions.
- Aug 14, 1991Became lawBecame law · Became Public Law No: 102-95.
- Became lawBecame law · Signed by President.
- Aug 6, 1991PresidentPresident · Presented to President.
- Aug 1, 1991FloorFloor · Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- FloorFloor · On passage Passed without objection.
- FloorFloor · Mr. Williams asked unanimous consent to discharge from committee and consider.
- FloorFloor · Considered by unanimous consent.
- CommitteeCommittee · Discharged from House Education and Workforce Committee
- Jul 31, 1991CommitteeCommittee · Referred to House Education and Workforce Committee
- Jul 30, 1991FloorFloor · Introduced in the Senate, read twice, considered, read the third time, and passed without amendment by Voice Vote.
- IntroducedIntroduced · Introduced in the Senate
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Official record
The bill’s full text and every action, including introduction and committee steps, are on Congress.gov. Data through Oct 7, 2026.