Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1212

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.

Support for Libraries and Library Workers

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Next up: A house committee

This bill is in the House Committee on Education and Workforce, where it has been since April 22, 2026. The committee must review the bill before it can move forward, but no further action has occurred since it was introduced. It is currently stalled because most bills do not receive a committee vote.

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Very unlikely to pass

This is a non-binding resolution that only expresses an opinion and does not change any laws. Because it was introduced by the minority party, it is unlikely to be brought up for a vote.

Key Points

This resolution honors library workers for their work in communities. It points out that librarians do more than just lend books. They also help people find jobs, use the internet, and even provide medical help during emergencies.
The proposal speaks out against efforts to close the Institute of Museum and Library Services. It argues that cutting this federal agency would hurt libraries in rural areas and small towns that rely on that money to stay open.
It takes a stand against book bans, noting that thousands of books were pulled from school shelves recently. The resolution says library staff should be able to choose books for their collections without being threatened or fired.
The resolution also supports the right of library workers to join unions. It says they need a stronger voice to make sure their workplaces are safe and that they have enough resources to help the public.

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Milestones

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Apr 23, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Apr 23, 2026

Submitted in House

No votes or news coverage recorded for this bill yet.

Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

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.

Bill NumberHRES 1212

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.