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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.

USA118th CongressSRES-637| Senate 
| Updated: 4/11/2024
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (6)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution commends the work of library staff in the United States and supports the goals and ideals of National Library Week. The resolution also reaffirms (1) the fundamental right of the people of the United States to access information, and (2) certain fundamental and civil rights of library workers. Further, the resolution recognizes the right of library staff to speak out on matters of public concern.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 118-324
Introduced in House
Apr 11, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2721)
  • April 25, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 118-324
    Introduced in House


  • April 11, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 11, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2721)

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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.

USA118th CongressSRES-637| Senate 
| Updated: 4/11/2024
This resolution commends the work of library staff in the United States and supports the goals and ideals of National Library Week. The resolution also reaffirms (1) the fundamental right of the people of the United States to access information, and (2) certain fundamental and civil rights of library workers. Further, the resolution recognizes the right of library staff to speak out on matters of public concern.
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Timeline
Apr 25, 2023

Latest Companion Bill Action

HRES 118-324
Introduced in House
Apr 11, 2024
Introduced in Senate
Apr 11, 2024
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2721)
  • April 25, 2023

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HRES 118-324
    Introduced in House


  • April 11, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 11, 2024
    Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2721)
Mazie K. Hirono

Mazie K. Hirono

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (6)
Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Angus S. King (Independent)Laphonza R. Butler (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

Arts, Culture, Religion

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted