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119-sres-169119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Senator Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

Introduced

Summary

Support for library staff is the central purpose of this resolution, paired with a push to protect free access to information.

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  • Library workers would receive an explicit endorsement of their role and civil rights, plus support for their right to organize and speak out without threats.
  • Families, students, and people experiencing homelessness would see libraries recognized as vital sources of internet access, educational programming, health services, and safe space.
  • Small business owners and job seekers would have libraries' role in workforce development and local economic support highlighted, while the resolution urges prioritizing full funding of library services at the federal, state, and local levels.
  • The resolution would also mark National Library Week and reaffirm that diverse collections and open discussion are essential to informed citizenship.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI]

HI • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI]

    RI • D

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

  • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

  • Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

  • Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR]

    OR • D

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

  • Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 4/10/2025

  • Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE]

    DE • D

    Sponsored 4/29/2025

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