Pub. L. 102-307, tit. II, sec. 202
NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS.
SEC. 202. NATIONAL FILM REGISTRY OF THE LIBRARY OF CONGRESS. The Librarian of Congress (hereinafter in this title referred to as the “Librarian”) shall establish a National Film Registry pursuant to the provisions of this title, for the purpose of maintaining and preserving films that are culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant.