2 U.S.C. § 153 — Control of library of House of Representatives

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The Librarian of Congress runs the House of Representatives' library and must supply it with reference books. The Clerk of the House appoints the librarian and staff, with the Speaker's approval. No one on the library staff can be removed unless the House Committee on Rules approves the reason.

The Librarian of Congress controls and directs the library of the House of Representatives, and must provide it with all the reference books it needs. The Clerk of the House appoints the librarian, two assistant librarians, and a library assistant, but the Speaker of the House must approve each appointment. No one holding these positions may be removed unless there is a specific cause, and the House Committee on Rules must review and approve that cause first.

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The library of the House of Representatives shall be under the control and direction of the Librarian of Congress, who shall provide all needful books of reference therefor. The librarian, two assistant librarians, and assistant in the library, shall be appointed by the Clerk of the House, with the approval of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. No removals shall be made from the said positions except for cause reported to and approved by the Committee on Rules.

Source credit: (Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 830, § 1, 31 Stat. 964.)

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1901Enacted · Act of Mar. 3, 1901, ch. 830 · 31 Stat. 964

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