# 119-sres-169: 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.

119-sres-169, 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., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI); status introduced (as of 2026-07-25).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-169
- Congress: 119
- 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.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-04-10
- Sponsor: Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI] (D-HI)
- Cosponsors: 6
- Policy area: Arts, Culture, Religion
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-07-25

## Summary

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

## Cosponsors (6)

- Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] (D-RI), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL] (D-IL), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA] (D-CA), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR] (D-OR), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Van Hollen, Chris [D-MD] (D-MD), 2025-04-10T00:00:00.000Z
- Sen. Blunt Rochester, Lisa [D-DE] (D-DE), 2025-04-29T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026
- 119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act
- 119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026

## Sources
- [119-sres-169 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/169)

## Related
- [119-s-5066: Health Equity and Accountability Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5066)
- [119-s-3990: PrEP Access and Coverage Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3990)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
- [119-s-5108: Right to IVF Act of 2026](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5108)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-169 (as of 2026-07-25).