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Joint Committee of Congress on the Library
Manages the Library of Congress collections, Capitol art and historical artifacts, and congressional research services. Oversees the nation's oldest federal cultural institution.
Responsibilities
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Library of Congress oversight
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Capitol art and historical preservation
03
Congressional Research Service
04
National Statuary Hall collection
05
Copyright Office administration
06
Cultural heritage preservation
Recent Work
Capitol Visitor Center
Oversaw $621M underground expansion for tourist access
Role: Approved construction contracts and funding allocations; managed architect selection process; supervised installation of historical exhibits and educational displays
National Statuary Hall
Updated state statue collection removing Confederate figures
Role: Approved state requests to replace statues; coordinated with states on new honoree selection; oversaw removal and installation process with historical consultation
Committee Members
5 total
