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.

5/7/2024, 12:22 PM

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.

Bill 118 sres 637 is a resolution that expresses support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the essential services that libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding that is commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports offered by libraries.

The resolution also emphasizes the importance of preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities. It supports a strong union voice for library workers and defends the civil rights of library staff.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 637 aims to highlight the valuable role that libraries and their staff play in society, advocating for adequate funding, protection of civil rights, and support for the important work that library workers do.
Congress
118
Number
SRES - 637
Introduced on
2024-04-11
# Amendments
0
Sponsors
+5
Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

4/11/2024
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Status of Legislation

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Introduced to Senate
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Purpose and 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.

Bill 118 sres 637 is a resolution that expresses support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States. The resolution acknowledges the essential services that libraries provide to communities, recognizing the need for funding that is commensurate with the broad scope of social service and community supports offered by libraries.

The resolution also emphasizes the importance of preserving the right of all citizens of the United States to freely access information and resources in their communities. It supports a strong union voice for library workers and defends the civil rights of library staff.

Overall, Bill 118 sres 637 aims to highlight the valuable role that libraries and their staff play in society, advocating for adequate funding, protection of civil rights, and support for the important work that library workers do.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.
Policy Areas
Arts, Culture, Religion

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Latest Summary12/12/2024

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 informat...

Latest Action4/11/2024
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2721)