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A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

USA119th CongressSRES-169| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (6)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution expresses robust support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States, recognizing their essential services as cornerstones of their communities. It highlights their crucial roles in providing access to books, media, and equitable internet, delivering high-quality programming, and linking individuals to vital social services. The resolution acknowledges that library staff have increasingly addressed complex public crises, often exceeding traditional roles, and have served as safe havens for vulnerable populations. The resolution calls for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social and community supports libraries provide, noting that staff often contend with severe funding cuts despite expanded demands. It reaffirms the fundamental right of all citizens to freely access information and resources, emphasizing the importance of diverse collections and the role of library staff in curating them without fear of censorship or reprisal. Furthermore, the resolution supports a strong union voice for library workers, defends their civil rights against threats and intimidation, and recognizes their right to speak out on matters of public concern and threats to information access.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-637
A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Apr 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-328
Submitted in House
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-637
    A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.


  • April 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-328
    Submitted in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Related Bills

  • HRES 119-328: Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

USA119th CongressSRES-169| Senate 
| Updated: 4/10/2025
This resolution expresses robust support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States, recognizing their essential services as cornerstones of their communities. It highlights their crucial roles in providing access to books, media, and equitable internet, delivering high-quality programming, and linking individuals to vital social services. The resolution acknowledges that library staff have increasingly addressed complex public crises, often exceeding traditional roles, and have served as safe havens for vulnerable populations. The resolution calls for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social and community supports libraries provide, noting that staff often contend with severe funding cuts despite expanded demands. It reaffirms the fundamental right of all citizens to freely access information and resources, emphasizing the importance of diverse collections and the role of library staff in curating them without fear of censorship or reprisal. Furthermore, the resolution supports a strong union voice for library workers, defends their civil rights against threats and intimidation, and recognizes their right to speak out on matters of public concern and threats to information access.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SRES 118-637
A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
Apr 10, 2025

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 119-328
Submitted in House
Apr 10, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Apr 10, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SRES 118-637
    A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.


  • April 10, 2025

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 119-328
    Submitted in House


  • April 10, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 10, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (6)
Richard J. Durbin (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

Related Bills

  • HRES 119-328: Expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States and the essential services those libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports provided by libraries, preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities, supporting a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted