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.

This House resolution commends the work of library staff in the United States and supports the goals of National Library Week, April 19 through April 25, 2026. It states support for prioritizing full funding of library services at the federal, state, and local levels. It reaffirms the public's right to access information, the right of library workers to organize and bargain collectively, and the right of library workers to do their jobs without threats or intimidation. It also recognizes the right of library staff to speak out on public matters and contact elected officials. The resolution does not create new laws or spending.

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Sponsors

• Pramila Jayapal Democrat sponsor
• 27 cosponsors