Title 2, The CongressRelease 119-110
§179r Remedies
Title 2 › CHAPTER 5 — LIBRARY OF CONGRESS › § 179r
Summary
U.S. district courts can act to stop violations of the National Film Registry seal rule when there is good reason. Normally the court may only order the Registry seal removed from the film. If someone repeatedly and intentionally breaks the rule, the court may fine up to $10,000 and order other relief to stop the conduct.
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Title 2, §179r
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(a)Jurisdiction
The several district courts of the United States shall have jurisdiction, for cause shown, to prevent and restrain violations of section 179q(a) of this title.
(b)Relief
(1)Removal of seal
Except as provided in paragraph (2), relief for violation of section 179q(a) of this title shall be limited to the removal of the seal of the National Film Registry from the film involved in the violation.
(2)Fine and injunctive relief
In the case of a pattern or practice of the willful violation of section 179q(a) of this title, the United States district courts may order a civil fine of not more than $10,000 and appropriate injunctive relief.
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Citation
2 U.S.C. § 179r
Title 2, The Congress
Last Updated
Sep 22, 2026
Release point: 119-110