Title 2 — The CongressRelease 119-73
§132a–3 Authority to transfer amounts between categories of appropriations
Title 2 › Chapter CHAPTER 5— - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS › § 132a–3
Summary
Starting in fiscal year 2014 and in every year after, the Librarian of Congress can move money between the Library of Congress’s different budget categories for that year. The Librarian must get approval from the House and Senate Appropriations Committees first, and no more than 10 percent of the funds in any one budget category may be moved in a year by these transfers.
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Title 2, §132a–3
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(a)During fiscal year 2014 and any succeeding fiscal year, the Librarian of Congress may transfer amounts appropriated for the fiscal year between the categories of appropriations provided under law for the Library of Congress for the fiscal year, upon the approval of the Committees on Appropriations of the House of Representatives and Senate.
(b)Not more than 10 percent of the total amount of funds appropriated to the account under any category of appropriations for the Library of Congress for a fiscal year may be transferred from that account by all transfers made under subsection (a).
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2 U.S.C. § 132a–3
Title 2 — The Congress
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73