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.

This Senate resolution commends library staff in the United States and supports the goals of National Library Week. 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, library workers' right to organize and collectively bargain, and library workers' right to do their jobs without threats or intimidation. It also recognizes library staff's right to speak out on public matters, contact elected officials, and inform the public about access to information. The resolution does not create new laws or spend money.

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Sponsors

• Mazie K. Hirono Democrat sponsor
• 8 cosponsors