H.R. 2843, The Library of Congress Public Diplomacy Collection Act of 2007

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H.R. 2843 would provide for the establishment and maintenance of existing libraries and resource centers at United States diplomatic and consular missions to provide information about American culture, society, and history.

Detailed Summary

Library of Congress Public Diplomacy Collection Act of 2007 - Directs the Librarian of Congress to create a collection of materials of various media, print, audio, and visual for public use in Department of State libraries and resource centers to provide insight into U.S. culture, principles and values, law and civics, and democracy.

Includes in such collection a separate collection of U.S. films (Johnny Grant Film Series) to be made available for public viewing in host countries.

Authorizes appropriations.

Status of the Legislation

Latest Major Action: 6/26/2007: House committee/subcommittee actions. Status: Ordered to be Reported by Unanimous Consent.

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