Title 2, The CongressRelease 119-102
§153 Control of Library of House of Representatives
Title 2 › CHAPTER 5 — LIBRARY OF CONGRESS › § 153
Summary
Librarian of Congress runs the House library and must provide reference books; Clerk with Speaker approval appoints the librarian and three assistants; removal requires cause and Rules Committee approval.
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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
Aug 21, 2026
Release point: 119-102