S.Res. 637 · 118th Congress
A resolution expressing support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the…
Full title
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.
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Never voted on. It didn't reach a floor vote before the 118th Congress ended, so it expired. A bill has to be introduced again to be considered in a new Congress.
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HironoSponsor6 cosponsors · 5 D, 1 I
6 signed on when it was introduced; the rest joined later. Cosponsors who withdrew aren't shown.
This resolution commends the work of library staff in the United States and supports the goals and ideals of National Library Week.
What it does: CRS summary · Introduced in Senate · Apr 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.
Written by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service. All summary versions on Congress.gov
About this bill and sources
Official title: 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.
Latest action (Apr 11, 2024): Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2721)
Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion · Origin: Senate · Introduced: Apr 11, 2024
Official page on Congress.gov · Bill text (GovInfo) · Status record (XML)
No recorded floor vote found.