Rep. Lofgren Introduces Law Library of Congress Modernization Bill
Allows for Public/Private Partnership
Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) recently introduced the Charles H.W. Meehan Law Library Improvement and Modernization Act, which authorizes $3.5 million for augmenting, maintaining, and administering the operations of the law library. The bill, which is co-sponsored by Rep. Dan Lungren (R-CA), also authorizes a line item within the Library of Congress budget to ensure the authority and modernization of the Law Library, and authorizes the Law Library to receive funds and in-kind donations from outside sources. This legislation is named after Charles H.W. Meehan, the First Law Librarian of Congress.
“The Law Library of Congress maintains a unique and world renowned collection,” noted Rep. Zoe Lofgren. “This bill will help ensure that the Law Library will have the resources needed to maintain and expand its collections while at the same time modernizing its systems. The Law Library is an invaluable resource, both to the Congress and the nation, and we have an obligation to future generations to provide for its continuation through the establishment of the Charles HW Meehan Program.”
Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren is serving her seventh term in Congress representing most of the City of San Jose and Santa Clara County. She serves as Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Immigration, Citizenship, Refugees, Border Security, and International Law. She also Chairs the House Administration Subcommittee on Elections and serves on the House Homeland Security Committee. Congresswoman Lofgren is Chair of the California Democratic Congressional Delegation consisting of 34 Democratic members of the U.S. House of Representatives from California.
