20 U.S.C. § 9171
Section 9171 · Purpose
Current version, with additions and removals from the September 25, 2003 version.
It is the purpose of this subchapter—
It is the purpose of this subchapter—
(1) to encourage and support museums in carrying out their public service role of connecting the whole of society to the cultural, artistic, historical, natural, and scientific understandings that constitute our heritage;
(2) to encourage and support museums in carrying out their public service role of connecting the whole of society to the cultural, artistic, historical, natural, and scientific understandings that constitute our diverse heritage;
(7) to encourage and support museums as a part of economic development and revitalization in communities;
(8) to ensure museums of various types and sizes in diverse geographic regions of the United States are afforded attention and support;
(9) to support efforts at the State and regional levels to leverage museum resources and maximize museum services; and
(10) to assist museums in their civic engagement efforts to ensure that every person in the United States has access to high-quality museum services.