Title 2, The CongressRelease 119-110
§136–1 Appointment and Term of Service of Librarian of Congress
Title 2 › CHAPTER 5 — LIBRARY OF CONGRESS › § 136–1
Summary
The President must appoint the Librarian of Congress, and the appointment needs the Senate’s approval. Each appointment lasts 10 years. A person can be reappointed, but any reappointment must follow the same appointment process and the same 10-year term. These rules apply to appointments made on or after November 5, 2015.
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Title 2, §136–1
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(a)In general
The President shall appoint the Librarian of Congress, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate.
(b)Term of service
The Librarian of Congress shall be appointed for a term of 10 years.
(c)Reappointment
An individual appointed to the position of Librarian of Congress, by and with the advice and consent of the Senate, may be reappointed to that position in accordance with subsections (a) and (b).
(d)Effective date
This section shall apply with respect to appointments made on or after November 5, 2015.
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2 U.S.C. § 136–1
Title 2, The Congress
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110