[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 200 (Wednesday, December 19, 2018)]
[House]
[Pages H10309-H10313]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES ACT OF 2018
Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and
pass the bill (S. 3530) to reauthorize the Museum and Library Services
Act.
The Clerk read the title of the bill.
The text of the bill is as follows:
S. 3530
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of
the United States of America in Congress assembled,
SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE; REFERENCES.
(a) Short Title.--This Act may be cited as the ``Museum and
Library Services Act of 2018''.
(b) References.--Except as otherwise expressly provided,
whenever in this Act an amendment or repeal is expressed in
terms of an amendment to, or repeal of, a section or other
provision, the reference shall be considered to be made to a
section or other provision of the Museum and Library Services
Act (20 U.S.C. 9101 et seq.).
SEC. 2. GENERAL DEFINITIONS.
Section 202 (20 U.S.C. 9101) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2), by striking ``means the skills
associated with using technology to enable users to find,
evaluate, organize, create, and communicate information.''
and inserting ``means the skills associated with--
``(A) using technology to enable users to find, evaluate,
organize, create, and communicate information; and
``(B) developing digital citizenship and the responsible
use of technology.''; and
(2) in paragraph (5), by striking ``by the Secretary of the
[Interior] Interior''.[;]
[(3) by redesignating paragraphs (7) and (8) as paragraphs
(8) and (9), respectively; and
[(4) by inserting after paragraph (6) the following:
[``(7) Institution of higher education.--The term
`institution of higher education' means an institution of
higher education as defined under section 101 of the Higher
Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C. 1001).''.]
SEC. 3. DIRECTOR OF THE INSTITUTE.
Section 204 (20 U.S.C. 9103) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(2), by inserting ``, except that if a
successor to the Director has not been appointed by the
President, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate,
as of the date of expiration of the Director's term, the
Director may serve [for not more than 1 additional year until
a successor has been appointed and confirmed under paragraph
(1)] for not more than 1 additional year or until a successor
is appointed and confirmed, whichever is earlier'' [before]
before the period;
(2) in subsection (f)--
(A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
``(1) programs and activities under the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (including programs and
activities under subparts 2 and 3 of part B of title II, and
parts A and B of title IV, of such Act);''; and
(B) by striking paragraph (4) and inserting the following:
``(4) Federal programs and activities that increase the
capacity of libraries and museums to act as partners in
supporting economic and community development, providing
education and research, improving digital literacy skills,
strengthening financial literacy and other types of literacy
skills, and enhancing public safety and health awareness.'';
and
(3) in subsection (g)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1), by striking
``Humanities, and the Director of the Office of Management
and Budget,'' and inserting ``Humanities, the Director of the
Office of Management and Budget, the Secretary of Commerce,
the Secretary of Veterans Affairs, the Secretary of Defense,
the Secretary of Homeland Security, the Secretary of
Agriculture, the Chief Executive Officer of the Corporation
for National and Community Service, the Librarian of
Congress, the Archivist of the United States, and the
Director of the United States Government Publishing
Office,'';
(B) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
``(1) initiatives, materials, technology, or research to
support education, workforce development, economic and
business development, and related activities and services
undertaken by libraries;''; and
(C) in paragraph (3), by striking ``or technology'' and
inserting ``technology, or research''.
SEC. 4. NATIONAL MUSEUM AND LIBRARY SERVICES BOARD.
Section 207(b) (20 U.S.C. 9105a(b)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (2)(A)(i)(II), by inserting ``, including
rural communities'' after ``underserved communities'';
(2) in paragraph (3), in the first sentence--
(A) by inserting ``, and the needs of,'' after ``persons
from''; and
(B) by inserting ``, including rural areas'' after ``United
States'';
(3) in paragraph (4), by striking ``and the Deputy Director
of the Office of Museum Services'' and inserting ``the Deputy
Director of the Office of Museum Services, and the General
Counsel of the Institute'';
(4) by redesignating subsections (f) through (i) as
subsections (g) through (j), respectively; and
(5) by inserting after subsection (e) the following:
``(f) Secretary.--The General Counsel of the Institute
shall serve as Secretary of the Museum and Library Services
Board.''.
SEC. 5. POLICY RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND
MODELING, EVALUATION, AND DISSEMINATION.
Section 210 (20 U.S.C. 9108) is amended--
(1) by striking the section heading and inserting the
following:
``SEC. 210. POLICY RESEARCH, DATA COLLECTION, ANALYSIS AND
MODELING, EVALUATION, AND DISSEMINATION.'';
(2) by redesignating subsection (f) as subsection (g);
(3) by striking subsections (a) through (e) and inserting
the following:
``(a) In General.--The Director shall regularly support and
conduct, as appropriate, policy research, data collection,
analysis and modeling, evaluation, and dissemination of
information to extend and improve the Nation's museum,
library, and information services.
``(b) Objectives.--The objectives of the policy research,
data collection, analysis and modeling, evaluation, and
dissemination of information carried out under this section
include the following:
``(1) To enhance and expand the capacity of museums,
libraries, and information services to anticipate, respond
to, and meet the evolving needs of communities and the
public, including by identifying trends and developments that
may impact the need for and delivery of services.
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``(2) To provide information and data on the role, value,
and impact of museum, library, and information resources,
including the identification of trends and potential gaps in
the availability and use of museum and library services by
their communities and the public.
``(3) To measure the effectiveness of museums, libraries,
and information services throughout the United States,
including the impact of Federal programs authorized under
this Act.
``(4) To identify indicators and outcomes that can be used
to create enhancements to the efficiency and efficacy of
museum, library, and information services.
``(5) To promote advancement and growth in museum, library,
and information services through sharing of best practices
and effective strategies in order to better serve the people
of the United States.
``(6) To facilitate planning for, and building of,
institutional capacity in order to improve--
``(A) museum, library, and information services at the
national, State, local, and regional levels; and
``(B) international communications and cooperative
networks.
``(7) To support and enhance collaborative professional
networks and consortia that use shared, meaningful, and
actionable data analysis and modeling to advance museum,
library, and information services and address community
needs.
``(c) Authority To Contract and Enter Into Other
Arrangements.--The Director is authorized to enter into
grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other
arrangements with Federal agencies, public and private
organizations, and other entities with expertise the Director
determines appropriate, to further the objectives described
in subsection (b) and to carry out the responsibilities under
subsection (f).
``(d) Consultation and Public Engagement.--In carrying out
subsection (a) and in furtherance of the objectives described
in subsection (b), the Director--
``(1) shall conduct ongoing collaboration (as determined
appropriate by the Director) and consult with--
``(A) State library administrative agencies; and
``(B) National, State, tribal, and regional museum and
library organizations; and
``(2) may also collaborate or consult with--
``(A) cooperative networks of geographic- or discipline-
based museums and libraries; and
``(B) other applicable agencies, organizations (including
international organizations), entities (including entities
with expertise in the fields of data collection, analysis and
modeling, and evaluation), and community stakeholders.
``(e) Assistance to Museums and Libraries.--The Director
shall provide technical support and assistance (and other
resources, to the extent practicable) to ensure consistency
in data reporting and help the museum and library fields with
meeting the objectives of this section.
``(f) Dissemination.--
``(1) In general.--Each year, the Director shall widely
disseminate, as appropriate to further the objectives
described in subsection (b)--
``(A) the results, data, reports, findings, studies,
surveys, and other information obtained under this section;
``(B) the means and approaches by which the objectives
described in subsection (b) were accomplished; and
``(C) information regarding the manner and extent to which
collaboration and consultation were conducted, as required by
subsection (d).
``(2) Formats to be used.--The information described in
paragraph (1) shall be shared in formats that facilitate
access and ease of use and are searchable.''; and
(4) in subsection (g)(1), as redesignated by paragraph
(2)--
(A) by striking ``fiscal year 2011'' and inserting ``[2018]
each of the fiscal years 2020 through 2025''; and
(B) by striking ``and such sums as may be necessary for
each of the fiscal years 2012 through 2016'' [and inserting
``2019 through 2023''].
SEC. 6. ADMINISTRATIVE FUNDS.
Section 210C (20 U.S.C. 9111) is amended--
(1) by striking ``a total of 7 percent of the funds'' and
inserting ``$17,000,000 of the total funds''; and
(2) by striking ``sections 210(f), 214, and 275'' and
inserting ``sections 210(g), 214, and 276''.
[(2) by striking ``sections 210(f)'' and inserting
``sections 210(g)''.]
SEC. 7. PURPOSE RELATING TO LIBRARY SERVICES AND TECHNOLOGY.
Section 212 (20 U.S.C. 9121) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by inserting ``, education,'' after
``library'';
(2) by striking paragraph (5) and inserting the following:
``(5) to promote literacy, education, and lifelong
learning, including by building learning partnerships with
school libraries in our Nation's schools, including tribal
schools, and developing resources, capabilities, and programs
in support of [State and local] State, tribal, and local
efforts to offer a well-rounded educational experience to all
students;'';
(3) by redesignating paragraphs (6) through (9) as
paragraphs (8) through (11), respectively;
(4) by inserting after paragraph (5) the following:
``(6) to enable libraries to develop services that meet the
needs of communities throughout the Nation, including people
of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic
backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, residents of
rural and urban areas, Native Americans, military families,
veterans, and caregivers;
``(7) to enable libraries to serve as anchor institutions
to support community revitalization through enhancing and
expanding the services and resources provided by libraries,
including those services and resources relating to workforce
development, economic and business development, critical
thinking skills, health information, digital literacy skills,
financial literacy and other types of literacy skills, and
new and emerging technology;'';
(5) in paragraph (8), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by
inserting ``, including those from diverse and
underrepresented backgrounds,'' after ``professionals'';
(6) in paragraph (10), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by
striking ``and'' after the semicolon;
(7) in paragraph (11), as redesignated by paragraph (3), by
striking the period at the end and inserting ``; and''; and
(8) by adding at the end the following:
``(12) to encourage, support, and disseminate model
programs of library and museum collaboration.''.
SEC. 8. DEFINITION OF LIBRARY.
Section 213(1) (20 U.S.C. 9122(1)) is amended--
(1) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) as
subparagraphs (D) through (F); and
(2) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
``(C) a tribal library;''.
SEC. 9. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR LIBRARY SERVICES
AND TECHNOLOGY.
Section 214(a) (20 U.S.C. 9123(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1), by striking ``fiscal year 2011 and
such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years
2012 through 2016'' and inserting ``[fiscal year 2018 and
such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years
2019 through 2023] each of the fiscal years 2020 through
2025''; and
(2) in paragraph (2), by striking ``fiscal year 2011 and
such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years
2012 through 2016'' and inserting ``[fiscal year 2018 and
such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years
2019 through 2023] each of the fiscal years 2020 through
2025''.
SEC. 10. RESERVATIONS AND ALLOTMENTS.
Section 221 (20 U.S.C. 9131) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)(1)(A), by striking ``1.75'' and
inserting ``2.25''; and
(2) in subsection (b)(3), by striking subparagraph (C) and
inserting the following:
``(C) Exception.--
``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if the
sum appropriated under the authority of section 214 and not
reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds the
aggregate of the allotments for all States under this
subsection for fiscal year 2019--
``(I) the minimum allotment for each State otherwise
receiving a minimum allotment of $680,000 under subparagraph
(A) shall be increased to $1,000,000; and
``(II) the minimum allotment for each State otherwise
receiving a minimum allotment of $60,000 under subparagraph
(A) shall be increased to $100,000.
``(ii) Insufficient funds to award alternative minimum.--If
the sum appropriated under the authority of section 214 and
not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds
the aggregate of the allotments for all States under this
subsection for fiscal year 2019, yet is insufficient to fully
satisfy the requirement of clause (i), such excess amount
shall first be allotted among the States described in clause
(i)(I) so as to increase equally the minimum allotment for
each such State above $680,000. After the requirement of
clause (i)(I) is fully satisfied for any fiscal year, any
remainder of such excess amount shall be allotted among the
States described in clause (i)(II) so as to increase equally
the minimum allotment for each such State above $60,000.
[``(C) Exception.--
[``(i) In general.--Notwithstanding subparagraph (A), if
the sum appropriated under the authority of section 214 and
not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year exceeds
the aggregate of the allotments for all States under this
subsection for fiscal year 2018--
[``(I) the minimum allotment for each State otherwise
receiving a minimum allotment of $680,000 under subparagraph
(A) shall be increased to $1,000,000 for that fiscal year and
each subsequent fiscal year; and
[``(II) the minimum allotment for each State otherwise
receiving a minimum allotment of $60,000 under subparagraph
(A) shall be increased to $100,000 for that fiscal year and
each subsequent fiscal year.
[``(ii) Insufficient funds to award alternative minimum.--
If the sum appropriated under the authority of section 214
and not reserved under subsection (a) for any fiscal year
exceeds the aggregate of the allotments for all States under
this subsection for fiscal year 2018, yet is insufficient to
fully satisfy the requirement of clause (i), such excess
amount shall first be allotted among the States described in
clause (i)(I) so as to increase equally the minimum allotment
for each such State above $680,000. After the requirement of
clause (i)(I) is fully satisfied for
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any fiscal year, any remainder of such excess amount shall be
allotted among the States described in clause (i)(II) so as
to increase equally the minimum allotment for each such State
above $60,000.''.]
SEC. 11. STATE PLANS.
Section 224(b)(6) (20 U.S.C. 9134(b)(6)) is amended--
(1) by striking subparagraph (A) and inserting the
following:
``(A) programs and activities under the Elementary and
Secondary Education Act of 1965 (including programs and
activities under subparts 2 and 3 of part B of title II, and
parts A and B of title IV, of such Act);'';
(2) in subparagraph (C)--
(A) in clause (i), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;
and
(B) by adding at the end the following:
``(iii) the activities carried out by the State in support
of adult education and literacy under title II of such Act;
and''; and
(3) in subparagraph (D)--
(A) by inserting ``, business,'' after ``economic''; and
(B) by striking ``and health information'' and inserting
``, health information, critical thinking skills, digital
literacy skills, financial literacy and other types of
literacy skills''.
SEC. 12. GRANTS TO STATES.
Section 231(a) (20 U.S.C. 9141(a)) is amended--
(1) in paragraph (1)--
(A) by inserting ``(including new and emerging
technology)'' after ``formats''; and
(B) by striking ``workforce development, and digital
literacy skills'' and inserting ``workforce development,
economic and business development, health information,
critical thinking skills, digital literacy skills, and
financial literacy and other types of literacy skills'';
(2) in paragraph (3)(B), by inserting ``, including those
from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds,'' after
``professionals''; and
(3) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``, tribes,'' after
``agencies''.
SEC. 13. STATE ADVISORY COUNCILS.
Section 251 (20 U.S.C. 9151) is amended--
(1) by inserting ``tribal,'' after ``public,''; and
(2) by striking ``and libraries serving individuals with
disabilities'' and inserting ``and libraries serving people
of diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic
backgrounds, individuals with disabilities, residents of
rural and urban areas, Native Americans, military families,
veterans, and caregivers.''.
SEC. 14. NATIONAL LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES.
Section 262 (20 U.S.C. 9162) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in the matter preceding paragraph (1)--
(i) by striking ``of awarding grants or entering into
contracts or cooperative agreements''; and
(ii) by striking ``museums'' and all that follows through
``activities that may include--'' and inserting ``museums,
including by carrying out activities such as--'';
(B) in paragraph (2)(A), by inserting ``and emerging''
after ``new'';
(C) by redesignating paragraph (4) as paragraph (5); and
(D) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:
``(3) conserving, preserving, and digitizing library
materials and resources, giving priority to projects
emphasizing coordination, optimizing conditions for storage
and future use, offering staff training, avoiding
duplication, and providing access by researchers beyond the
institution or library entity undertaking the project;
``(4) enhancing the ability of libraries to provide
services to affected communities in the event of an emergency
or disaster through--
``(A) the development of national, regional, statewide, or
local emergency and disaster management plans that--
``(i) address communication and coordination of information
and services for affected communities; and
``(ii) ensure the preservation of knowledge and library
collections; and
``(B) the implementation of the emergency and disaster
management plans described in subparagraph (A), or otherwise
enabling libraries to provide services consistent with this
Act to affected communities in the event of an emergency or
disaster; and'';
(2) in subsection (b)--
(A) by striking paragraph (1) and inserting the following:
``(1) In general.--The Director may carry out the
activities described in subsection (a) by entering into
arrangements, including grants, contracts, cooperative
agreements, and other forms of assistance, with libraries,
library consortia and associations, institutions of higher
education, museums, and other entities that the Director
determines appropriate.''; and
(B) in paragraph (2), by striking ``and cooperative
agreements'' and inserting ``cooperative agreements, and
other arrangements or forms of assistance''; and
(3) in subsection (c)--
(A) by striking ``activities assisted under this section
are administered'' and inserting the following: ``activities
assisted under this section--
``(1) are administered'';
(B) by striking ``experts.'' and inserting ``experts;'';
and
(C) by adding at the end the following:
``(2) reflect and serve a range of library types and
geographically diverse areas;
``(3) include evaluation, analysis, and dissemination
components; and
``(4) to the extent practicable, actively involve, have
direct impact on, or provide future application in,
libraries.''.
SEC. 15. LAURA BUSH 21ST CENTURY LIBRARIAN PROGRAM.
Section 264(a) (20 U.S.C. 9165) is amended--
(1) in subsection (a)--
(A) in paragraph (1)--
(i) by inserting ``from diverse and underrepresented
backgrounds'' after ``librarians''; and
(ii) by striking ``middle'' through ``postsecondary'' and
inserting ``at the middle school, high school, and
postsecondary levels'';
(B) in paragraph (2), by inserting ``from diverse and
underrepresented backgrounds'' after ``library leaders''; and
(C) by striking paragraph (3) and inserting the following:
``(3) enhancing the training and professional development
of librarians and the library workforce to enable librarians
and the library workforce to meet the needs of their
communities, including those needs relating to education,
lifelong learning, workforce development, economic and
business development, health information, critical thinking
skills, digital literacy skills, financial and other types of
literacy skills, and new and emerging technology.''.[; and
[(2) in subsection (b), by striking ``(as defined in
section 101 of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (20 U.S.C.
1001))''.]
SEC. 16. PURPOSE RELATING TO MUSEUM SERVICES.
Section 272 (20 U.S.C. 9171) is amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (1);
(2) by redesignating paragraph (2) as paragraph (1);
(3) by inserting after paragraph (1), as redesignated by
paragraph (2), the following:
``(2) to encourage and support museums in carrying out
their public service role of connecting the whole of society
to the cultural, artistic, historical, natural, and
scientific understandings that constitute our diverse
heritage;'';
(4) in paragraph (4), by inserting ``diverse'' before
``cultural'';
(5) in paragraph (5), by striking ``as a result of their
increasing use by the public'' and inserting ``as they serve
their communities in new and different ways'';
(6) in paragraph (8), by striking ``and'' after the
semicolon;
(7) in paragraph (9)--
(A) by striking ``State level'' and inserting ``State and
regional levels''; and
(B) by striking the period at the end and inserting ``;
and''; and
(8) by adding at the end the following:
``(10) to assist museums in their civic engagement efforts
to ensure that every person in the United States has access
to high-quality museum services.''.
SEC. 17. MUSEUM SERVICES DEFINITIONS.
Section 273(1) (20 U.S.C. 9172(1)) is amended--
(1) by inserting ``, tribal,'' after ``public''; and
(2) by inserting ``, cultural heritage,'' after
``educational''.
SEC. 18. MUSEUM SERVICES ACTIVITIES.
(a) In General.--Section 274(a) (20 U.S.C. 9173(a)) is
amended--
(1) by striking paragraph (2) and inserting the following:
``(2) supporting museums in building learning partnerships
with the Nation's schools, including tribal schools, and
developing museum resources, capabilities, and programs in
support of State and local efforts to offer a well-rounded
educational experience to all students;'';
(2) in paragraph (3)--
(A) in subparagraph (C), by striking ``and'' after the
semicolon;
(B) by redesignating subparagraph (D) as subparagraph (E);
and
(C) by inserting after subparagraph (C) the following:
``(D) curate, stabilize, and organize object-related
information; and'';
(3) by striking paragraph (7);
(4) by redesignating paragraphs (5) and (6) as paragraphs
(6) and (7), respectively;
(5) by inserting after paragraph (4) the following:
``(5) creating shared technology tools and data resources,
and developing museum staff training plans to improve and
maximize museum services through organizations such as museum
associations, professional networks, community-based
organizations, and foundations, and through other
collaborative mechanisms;'';
(6) in paragraph (6), as redesignated by paragraph (4)--
(A) by redesignating subparagraphs (C) through (E) as
subparagraphs (D) through (F), respectively;
(B) by inserting after subparagraph (B) the following:
``(C) institutions of higher education;'';
(C) in subparagraph (D), as redesignated by subparagraph
(A), by inserting ``tribal,'' after ``regional,'';
(D) in subparagraph (E), as redesignated by subparagraph
(A), by striking ``and'' after the semicolon;
(E) in subparagraph (F), as redesignated by subparagraph
(A), by inserting ``and'' after the semicolon; and
(F) by adding at the end the following:
``(G) other relevant research and policy organizations;'';
(7) by [amending] striking paragraph (7), as redesignated
by paragraph (4), and inserting the following [to read as
follows and]:
``(7) encouraging the use of new and emerging technologies
and media, including new
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ways to disseminate information, engage varied audiences in
experiential learning, and support teachers and students to
enhance access to and engagement with museum collections,
programs, and services;'';
(8) [by amending paragraph (8) to read as follows:] by
striking paragraph (8) and inserting the following:
``(8) supporting museums in developing, carrying out, and
providing programs and services that meet the needs of
communities throughout the Nation, including people of
diverse geographic, cultural, and socioeconomic backgrounds,
individuals with disabilities, residents of rural and urban
areas, Native Americans, military families, veterans, and
caregivers, and for State institutions;'';
(9) in paragraph (10), by striking ``and'' after the
semicolon;
(10) in paragraph (11), by striking the period at the end
and inserting a semicolon; and
(11) by adding at the end the following:
``(12) enabling museums to serve as anchor institutions to
support community revitalization and the creation of
opportunities for advancement; and
``(13) developing public and private partnerships with
other agencies and community-based organizations to expand
and enhance museum services.''.
(b) Services for Native Americans.--Section 274(d) (20
U.S.C. 9173(d)) is amended by striking ``1.75 percent'' and
inserting ``2.25 percent''.
(c) Technical Corrections and Conforming Amendments.--
Section 274 (20 U.S.C. 9173), as amended by subsections (a)
and (b), is further amended--
(1) in subsection (c)--
(A) in paragraph (2), by inserting a period after ``United
States''; and
(B) in paragraph (3)--
(i) in subparagraph (A), by striking ``technical'' and all
that follows through the period and inserting ``technical
assistance.''; and
(ii) in subparagraph (B), by striking ``subparagraph (A)''
and all that follows through ``awards'' and inserting
``subparagraph (A). Subsequent awards''; and
(2) in subsection (d), by striking ``section 275'' and
inserting ``section 276''.
SEC. 19. 21ST CENTURY MUSEUM PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM.
Subtitle C (20 U.S.C. 9171 et seq.) is amended--
(1) by redesignating section 275 as section 276; and
(2) by inserting after section 274 the following:
``SEC. 275. 21ST CENTURY MUSEUM PROFESSIONAL PROGRAM.
``(a) Purpose.--It is the purpose of this section to
develop and enhance the diverse workforce of museum
professionals in order to best anticipate and serve the needs
of their local communities and the public by--
``(1) recruiting and educating future museum professionals
from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds, including
through encouraging middle or high school students and
postsecondary students to pursue careers and build skills in
museum services;
``(2) developing museum leaders from diverse and
underrepresented backgrounds, including by increasing the
capacity of institutions that offer early career and mid-
career professional development, specialized training, and
leadership programs that directly relate to museum studies
and management; and
``(3) supporting the professional development of current
museum professionals and the museum workforce to enable them
to meet identified needs of their communities.
``(b) Activities.--From the amounts provided under section
276, the Director may enter into arrangements, including
grants, contracts, cooperative agreements, and other forms of
assistance, with museums, museum consortia and associations,
institutions of higher education (as defined in section
264(b)), and other entities that the Director determines
appropriate, for projects that further the purpose of this
section, such as projects that--
``(1) increase the number of students from diverse and
underrepresented backgrounds enrolled in graduate and
undergraduate museum-related programs as well as other
relevant programs offered through other education-focused
entities, such as State and local governments, associations,
and nonprofit organizations, in order to effectively prepare
the students for, and retain the students in, careers in
museum services;
``(2) recruit future museum professionals from diverse and
underrepresented backgrounds, including efforts to attract
promising middle school, high school, or postsecondary
students to consider careers in museum services such as
through offering paid internships, mentoring, and fellowship
opportunities;
``(3) develop new or enhance current professional
development and retention programs for museum professionals
and the museum workforce, including through mid-career skill-
building, mentoring, and fellowships, and by supporting the
development of local and regional networks for those who may
not have easy access to such opportunities; and
``(4) support and conduct research, needs assessments,
pilot programs, and evaluation of education and professional
development programs to explore successful approaches that
can successfully recruit, prepare, educate, and retain the
next generation of museum professionals.
``(c) Evaluation.--The Director shall establish procedures
for reviewing and evaluating arrangements supported under
this section.''.
SEC. 20. AUTHORIZATION OF APPROPRIATIONS FOR MUSEUM SERVICES.
Section 276 (20 U.S.C. 9176), as redesignated by section
[17] 19(1), is amended--
(1) in subsection (a), by striking ``fiscal year 2011 and
such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years
2012 through 2016'' and inserting ``[fiscal year 2018 and
such sums as may be necessary for each of the fiscal years
2019 through 2023] each of the fiscal years 2020 through
2025''; and
(2) in subsection (c) by striking ``fiscal year 2011'' and
inserting ``fiscal [year 2018] year 2020''.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from
Indiana (Mr. Banks) and the gentleman from Arizona (Mr. Grijalva) each
will control 20 minutes.
The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Indiana.
General Leave
Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I ask unanimous consent that all
Members may have 5 legislative days in which to revise and extend their
remarks and include extraneous material on S. 3530.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the
gentleman from Indiana?
There was no objection.
Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may
consume.
Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of S. 3530, the Museum and
Library Services Act of 2018.
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The Institute of Museum and Library Services was first established
through the Museum and Library Services Act of 1996 to coordinate our
Federal museum and library programs.
The majority of the funding that the IMLS receives supports the
Library Grants to States Program. This specific program provides
population-based formula grants to improve library services according
to each State's 5-year plan. It also provides funding for library and
museum services and professional development for library and museum
professionals and aspiring professionals through competitive grants.
The Museum and Library Services Act of 2018 reauthorizes the IMLS and
the programs under the law through fiscal year 2025 and authorizes
level funding for 6 years equal to the amounts in current law.
The legislation also provides key reforms to the IMLS and its
programs. S. 3530 updates provisions of the law to reflect the evolving
role of libraries and museums in our society. It recognizes libraries
as community hubs equipped to serve community needs, and the
legislation highlights the unique educational role that museums play.
The bill increases the set-asides for services for Native Americans
and codifies a museum professional development program in a way that
mirrors the Laura Bush 21st Century Librarian Program.
Lastly, the legislation puts an emphasis on the needs of rural
communities and funds activities that will serve geographically diverse
areas.
This is commonsense reauthorization legislation that affirms the
important role that libraries and museums play in our communities.
Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
Mr. Speaker, again, S. 3530 renews the Museum and Library Services
Act to enhance the ability of libraries and museums to address
community needs, including workforce development, literacy, and
accessibility for individuals with disabilities.
The bill is supported by the American Library Association and the
American Alliance of Museums. This legislation strengthens the use of
data-driven tools to maximize the effectiveness of services; provides
technical support and assistance to help the libraries and museums with
data collection responsibilities; authorizes the 21st Century Museum
Professionals Program to recruit museum professionals from diverse and
underrepresented backgrounds; enhances collaborative efforts with
Federal agencies to fully meet the needs of Americans; and increases
services for Native Americans.
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It is vital to ensure that our libraries and museums have the
necessary resources to modernize their services and continue to
solidify their role as technological hubs of our communities and as
access points in our communities throughout this country.
Libraries and museums ensure access to information for millions of
adults and children across this country, and I am thrilled that we have
the opportunity to promote their growth, expand their services, and
safeguard these critical institutions for generations to come.
I am proud to have introduced this legislation with Congressman Hurd
from Texas who introduced the companion legislation in the House and
fully support the passage of S. 3530, and I reserve the balance of my
time.
Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may
consume to the gentlewoman from North Carolina (Ms. Foxx).
Ms. FOXX. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I
thank everyone who has worked hard on this legislation.
S. 3530, the Museum and Library Services Act of 2018, is an excellent
opportunity to honor the place of libraries in our diverse communities.
As a girl growing up in the mountains of North Carolina, libraries
were vital to my own education, and that was the case for everyone in
my community. Almost 19 years into the 21st century, libraries continue
to provide lifelines to lifelong learners all across this great
country. They are as vital as ever.
We in the House are happy to do our part in ensuring these local
institutions continue to play the important role they do in educating
Americans of every age and communities of every size.
Mr. Speaker, I thank my colleague from Indiana for his role in this.
Mr. GRIJALVA. Mr. Speaker, I urge adoption of the legislation, and I
yield back the balance of my time.
Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself the balance of my
time.
Mr. Speaker, this bill is commonsense reauthorization legislation. I
urge my colleagues to support S. 3530 and affirm the important role
that libraries and museums play in our communities.
I yield back the balance of my time
The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the
gentleman from Indiana (Mr. Banks) that the House suspend the rules and
pass the bill, S. 3530.
The question was taken.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
Mr. BANKS of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I object to the vote on the ground
that a quorum is not present and make the point of order that a quorum
is not present.
The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX, further
proceedings on this question will be postponed.
The point of no quorum is considered withdrawn.
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