SR688Introduced in the Senate
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 by Mazie Hirono, District HI
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Official description
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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Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2055-2056)
April 27, 2026
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Submitted in Senate
Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text: CR S2055-2056)
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