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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.
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Summary of Bill SRES 637
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.
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.
Congressional Summary of SRES 637
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.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 637
Bill SRES 637 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 11, 2024. Bill SRES 637 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on April 11, 2024. Bill SRES 637's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2721) as of April 11, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 637
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
10Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
2Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 637
Primary Policy Focus
Arts, Culture, ReligionAlternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 637
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.
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.
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