# 119-hr-10931: Library Construction and Modernization Act of 2026

119-hr-10931, Library Construction and Modernization Act of 2026, is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ); status introduced (as of 2026-11-04).

- Canonical: https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10931
- As of: 2026-11-04
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## Facts
- Bill: 119-hr-10931
- Congress: 119
- Title: Library Construction and Modernization Act of 2026
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2026-10-29
- Sponsor: Rep. Kean, Thomas H. [R-NJ-7] (R-NJ)
- Cosponsors: 0
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-11-04

## Summary

**Creates a federal grant program to build, renovate, and repair public library buildings.** It would let States and local governments compete for money to acquire land, expand space, modernize systems, and improve energy efficiency while limiting the federal share of project costs.

## Related bills

- 119-hr-3816: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act
- 119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2570: Maximum Pressure Act
- 119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025
- 119-hr-2619: No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act

## Sources
- [119-hr-10931 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10931)

## Related
- [119-hr-3816: Weather Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-3816)
- [119-hr-6976: Duty Status Reform Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-6976)
- [119-hr-2725: Affordable Housing Credit Improvement Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2725)
- [119-hr-2570: Maximum Pressure Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2570)
- [119-hr-1229: United States-Israel Defense Partnership Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-1229)
- [119-hr-2619: No Paydays for Hostage-Takers Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-2619)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-hr-10931 (as of 2026-11-04).