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Build America’s Libraries Act

USA117th CongressHR-1581| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2021
Andy Levin

Andy Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (160)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Kay Granger (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Build America's Libraries Act This bill establishes and provides funds through FY2024 for the Build America's Libraries Fund, from which the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) must allocate funding to states and, through them, need-based grants to libraries to make long-term improvements to library facilities. The IMLS must also award grants to Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. Specifically, the bill requires each state that receives an allocation, and each library that receives a grant, to carry out certain activities to improve library facilities. These activities include constructing and renovating library facilities, investing in infrastructure projects to improve internet access and connectivity, improving indoor air quality, and making facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities. The bill also outlines administrative and oversight provisions, including by requiring library projects to use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States.
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Timeline
Jan 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-127
Introduced in Senate
Mar 3, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • January 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-127
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 3, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Education

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  • S 117-127: Build America's Libraries Act
Air qualityBuilding constructionBuy American requirementsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesLighting, heating, coolingMetalsState and local government operationsWater use and supplyWorker safety and health

Build America’s Libraries Act

USA117th CongressHR-1581| House 
| Updated: 3/3/2021
Build America's Libraries Act This bill establishes and provides funds through FY2024 for the Build America's Libraries Fund, from which the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) must allocate funding to states and, through them, need-based grants to libraries to make long-term improvements to library facilities. The IMLS must also award grants to Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians. Specifically, the bill requires each state that receives an allocation, and each library that receives a grant, to carry out certain activities to improve library facilities. These activities include constructing and renovating library facilities, investing in infrastructure projects to improve internet access and connectivity, improving indoor air quality, and making facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities. The bill also outlines administrative and oversight provisions, including by requiring library projects to use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States.
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Timeline
Jan 28, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

S 117-127
Introduced in Senate
Mar 3, 2021
Introduced in House
Mar 3, 2021
Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
  • January 28, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    S 117-127
    Introduced in Senate


  • March 3, 2021
    Introduced in House


  • March 3, 2021
    Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
Andy Levin

Andy Levin

Democratic Representative

Michigan

Cosponsors (160)
Brenda L. Lawrence (Democratic)Al Lawson (Democratic)Kim Schrier (Democratic)Tim Ryan (Democratic)Val Butler Demings (Democratic)Nikema Williams (Democratic)Marcy Kaptur (Democratic)Tom O'Halleran (Democratic)John Garamendi (Democratic)Kay Granger (Republican)Sylvia R. Garcia (Democratic)Ruben Gallego (Democratic)Chris Pappas (Democratic)Jared Huffman (Democratic)Barbara Lee (Democratic)Mikie Sherrill (Democratic)Robin L. Kelly (Democratic)Raúl M. Grijalva (Democratic)Ritchie Torres (Democratic)Stephanie N. Murphy (Democratic)Don Young (Republican)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Karen Bass (Democratic)James R. Langevin (Democratic)Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Lisa Blunt Rochester (Democratic)David N. Cicilline (Democratic)David J. Trone (Democratic)Emanuel Cleaver (Democratic)Brian Higgins (Democratic)Chrissy Houlahan (Democratic)Jackie Speier (Democratic)Raul Ruiz (Democratic)Sheila Jackson Lee (Democratic)Derek Kilmer (Democratic)John A. Yarmuth (Democratic)Carolyn B. Maloney (Democratic)Bill Foster (Democratic)Joe Courtney (Democratic)Mondaire Jones (Democratic)Sanford D. Bishop (Democratic)Ilhan Omar (Democratic)Pete Aguilar (Democratic)Juan Vargas (Democratic)Terri A. Sewell (Democratic)Gregorio Kilili Camacho Sablan (Democratic)Steven Horsford (Democratic)Jimmy Panetta (Democratic)J. Luis Correa (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Michael F. Doyle (Democratic)Kathy E. Manning (Democratic)Debbie Dingell (Democratic)Madeleine Dean (Democratic)Katherine M. Clark (Democratic)Steve Cohen (Democratic)Tony Cárdenas (Democratic)Suzan K. DelBene (Democratic)Scott H. Peters (Democratic)Paul Tonko (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Donald M. Payne (Democratic)Thomas R. Suozzi (Democratic)John P. Sarbanes (Democratic)Haley M. Stevens (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Danny K. Davis (Democratic)Lucille Roybal-Allard (Democratic)Peter A. DeFazio (Democratic)Daniel T. Kildee (Democratic)Vicente Gonzalez (Democratic)Jake Auchincloss (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)A. Donald McEachin (Democratic)Kaiali'i Kahele (Democratic)Alan S. Lowenthal (Democratic)Ann M. Kuster (Democratic)Sean Patrick Maloney (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Al Green (Democratic)André Carson (Democratic)Matt Cartwright (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Joaquin Castro (Democratic)Mark DeSaulnier (Democratic)Jim Cooper (Democratic)Joseph D. Morelle (Democratic)G. K. Butterfield (Democratic)Doris O. Matsui (Democratic)Sara Jacobs (Democratic)Marilyn Strickland (Democratic)Jahana Hayes (Democratic)Hakeem S. Jeffries (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Filemon Vela (Democratic)Jerrold Nadler (Democratic)Alma S. Adams (Democratic)Anna G. Eshoo (Democratic)Josh Harder (Democratic)Mark Takano (Democratic)Lucy McBath (Democratic)Pramila Jayapal (Democratic)Betty McCollum (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Sharice Davids (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Mary Gay Scanlon (Democratic)Henry Cuellar (Democratic)Antonio Delgado (Democratic)Conor Lamb (Democratic)Salud O. Carbajal (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Joe Neguse (Democratic)Sean Casten (Democratic)Aumua Amata Coleman Radewagen (Republican)Diana DeGette (Democratic)Janice D. Schakowsky (Democratic)Andy Kim (Democratic)James P. McGovern (Democratic)Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (Democratic)Michael F. Q. San Nicolas (Democratic)Nydia M. Velázquez (Democratic)Julia Brownley (Democratic)Jerry McNerney (Democratic)Eddie Bernice Johnson (Democratic)Marie Newman (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)Peter Welch (Democratic)Albio Sires (Democratic)Colin Z. Allred (Democratic)Earl Blumenauer (Democratic)Deborah K. Ross (Democratic)Lori Trahan (Democratic)Mike Thompson (Democratic)Elissa Slotkin (Democratic)Suzanne Bonamici (Democratic)Josh Gottheimer (Democratic)Linda T. Sánchez (Democratic)Ed Perlmutter (Democratic)Nanette Diaz Barragán (Democratic)Jesús G. "Chuy" García (Democratic)Jason Crow (Democratic)Teresa Leger Fernandez (Democratic)Gwen Moore (Democratic)Jimmy Gomez (Democratic)Grace Meng (Democratic)Cheri Bustos (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Bradley Scott Schneider (Democratic)Ayanna Pressley (Democratic)Jamaal Bowman (Democratic)Veronica Escobar (Democratic)Lloyd Doggett (Democratic)Chellie Pingree (Democratic)Grace F. Napolitano (Democratic)Katie Porter (Democratic)Susan Wild (Democratic)Mike Levin (Democratic)Cori Bush (Democratic)Judy Chu (Democratic)

Education and Workforce Committee

Education

Related Bills

  • S 117-127: Build America's Libraries Act
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Air qualityBuilding constructionBuy American requirementsCardiovascular and respiratory healthCommunity life and organizationCongressional oversightDisability and paralysisEducation programs fundingEmergency medical services and trauma careEnergy efficiency and conservationGovernment buildings, facilities, and propertyGovernment information and archivesGovernment trust fundsHazardous wastes and toxic substancesInfectious and parasitic diseasesInternet and video servicesInternet, web applications, social mediaLibraries and archivesLighting, heating, coolingMetalsState and local government operationsWater use and supplyWorker safety and health