[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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