2 U.S.C. § 169 — Positions in Library of Congress exempt from citizenship requirement

Starting October 1, 1983, up to fifteen positions in the Library of Congress may be exempted from the citizenship requirement that appropriation laws normally apply to the employment of non-citizens ("aliens"). This exemption applies during the current fiscal year. Before filling one of these positions with a non-citizen, the Librarian must first confirm that no qualified citizen is available. Specifically, the Librarian must make sure there is no person, from the categories those appropriation provisions specify, who both has the special qualifications the position needs and also meets the Library's general employment requirements. Only after ruling that out can the Librarian make the appointment.