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SR169

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.

Introduced·4/10/25

Expresses support for library staff and the essential services they provide, recognizing the need for adequate funding and defending their civil.

This resolution commends the work of library staff in the United States, recognizing their critical role in providing access to information, resources, and essential services to communities. It highlights the importance of libraries as sources of internet access, public health support, and social services, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. The resolution supports full funding for library services at all government levels, defends the civil rights of library staff, and emphasizes the need for a strong union voice for library workers.

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Current
Health, Education, Labor, And Pensions Committee
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History

Apr 10, 2025

Senate

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2568-2569)