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 169

This is Senate Resolution 169 of the 119th Congress, introduced on April 10, 2025. The resolution expresses support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries in the United States, highlighting the essential services provided to communities. It recognizes the need for funding proportional to the wide range of social services and community supports these libraries offer. Additionally, the resolution emphasizes safeguarding the right of all U.S. citizens to freely access information and resources in their communities, advocating for a strong union voice for library workers, and defending the civil rights of library staff.

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Current Status of Bill SRES 169

Bill SRES 169 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 10, 2025. Bill SRES 169 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on April 10, 2025. Bill SRES 169's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. as of April 10, 2025

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 169

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Arts, Culture, Religion

Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 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.

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Carmelo Cummings

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7 months ago

I don't see why we need to waste money on this library bill. It's not like anyone even uses libraries anymore. They're just a relic of the past. We should be focusing on more important things like healthcare and education. Little known detail: The United States SRES Bill 169 also includes provisions for expanding digital resources and technology access in libraries.