Title 2 — The CongressRelease 119-73
§153 Control of library of House of Representatives
Title 2 › Chapter CHAPTER 5— - LIBRARY OF CONGRESS › § 153
Summary
Librarian of Congress runs House Library and must provide reference books; Clerk appoints librarian, two assistant librarians, and an assistant with Speaker approval; removals only for cause approved by Committee on Rules.
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Title 2, §153
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The library of the House of Representatives shall be under the control and direction of the Librarian of Congress, who shall provide all needful books of reference therefor. The librarian, two assistant librarians, and assistant in the library, shall be appointed by the Clerk of the House, with the approval of the Speaker of the House of Representatives. No removals shall be made from the said positions except for cause reported to and approved by the Committee on Rules.
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2 U.S.C. § 153
Title 2 — The Congress
Last Updated
Apr 6, 2026
Release point: 119-73