Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 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.

Support for Libraries and Library Workers

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Part of: Library Funding and Intellectual Freedom Protections

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Stalled

No legislative action in over 90 days.

This resolution is currently in the early stages of the legislative process. It was recently introduced and sent to the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions for review. There are no upcoming votes scheduled at this time.

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Very unlikely to pass

This is a non-binding resolution that directly criticizes an executive order by Trump, making it unlikely to gain the bipartisan support needed to move forward.

Key Points

This resolution honors library workers for their roles in providing internet access, helping people find social services, and even saving lives during medical emergencies like drug overdoses.
It speaks out against recent efforts to ban books and remove materials from school and public libraries, arguing that everyone has a right to read and learn about different ideas without censorship.
The proposal criticizes a recent order by Trump that aims to shut down the Institute of Museum and Library Services, which provides federal support to libraries across the country.
It supports the right of library employees to join unions and speak up about their working conditions or community needs without fear of being fired or threatened.
The resolution officially recognizes National Library Week from April 6 through April 12, 2025, to celebrate the essential services these institutions provide to the public.

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Milestones

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Apr 10, 2025Senate

Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

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Apr 10, 2025

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official 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.

Bill NumberSRES 169

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.