S.Res. 637 · 118th Congress · Senate

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.

Active· Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2721)
Introduced
Apr 11, 24
Passed Senate
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Passed House
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Executive Summary

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.

Action Timeline

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  1. APR 11, 2024IntroReferral

    Introduced in Senate

  2. APR 11, 2024IntroReferral

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

Committees

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Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee

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Referred: Apr 11, 2024

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