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S.Res. 688In committee

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.

Introduced: Apr 27, 2026

Latest action date: Apr 27, 2026

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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2055-2056)

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Congress
119th Congress
Introduced
Apr 27, 2026
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Status detail: The most advanced recorded stage is committee consideration.

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Arts, Culture, Religion

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  1. Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2055-2056)

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