Bill · H.Res. 328· House(119-HRES-328)
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
- 4/10/2025
- Last activity
- 4/10/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- Sponsored by
- Pramila Jayapal
- Cosponsors
- - 26 - 0
- Introduced
- In Committee
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution expresses support for the staff of public, school, academic, and special libraries across the United States. It recognizes the essential services libraries provide to communities, such as access to information, social services, and economic resources. The resolution calls for funding that matches the broad scope of services libraries offer. It also supports the right of all citizens to freely access information and resources in their communities. Additionally, it supports a strong union voice for library workers and the defense of their civil rights.
Yes· 3 of 22
Would union members be better off under this?+8
The resolution strongly supports the union voice and collective bargaining rights of library workers.
Does this strengthen the rights of workers to organise?+7
The resolution explicitly supports a strong union voice and the right of library workers to organize and collectively bargain.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+6
Libraries provide critical internet access and social services for underserved communities.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Access to Information and Resources: The resolution reaffirms the fundamental right of the people to access information and resources in their communities (Section 5A).
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Economic and Educational Support: Libraries are recognized as an economic powerhouse that provides resources to job seekers, small business owners, and those learning new skills.
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Community Safety and Social Services: Libraries serve as a safe haven for unhoused individuals and families, and staff provide lifesaving care for those suffering from the opioid epidemic (Whereas clauses).
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Digital Equity: The text notes that libraries often serve as the only source of internet for underserved communities (Whereas clauses).
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Labor Protections: The resolution supports the right of library workers to organize, collectively bargain, and have a protected voice in their workplace (Section 5B).
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Civil Rights Protection: The resolution emphasizes defending the civil rights of library staff so they can perform their duties without threats or intimidation (Section 5C).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Impact of Bureaucracy Reduction: The text mentions that President Trump signed Executive Order 14238 to eliminate the Institute of Museum and Library Services, noting that doing so would harm the ability of libraries to provide critical resources to millions of people, especially in rural, Tribal, and underserved communities (Whereas clauses).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Union Workers+8Good For Low Income Households+6Good For Business Owners+5Good For Children+5Good For Native Americans+5Good For Rural Residents+5Good For Students+5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+6Improves Racial Equity+4Improves Affordable Housing+3Improves Poverty Reduction+3Reduces Homelessness+3
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Union Protections+7Improves Small Business Support+4Improves Economic Growth+3
- Healthcare
- Improves Healthcare Access+5Improves Opioid Crisis Response+5Improves Pandemic Preparedness+4
- Education And Technology
- Improves Internet Access+6Increases Public School Funding+5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+6
- Environment Energy And Infrastructure
- Improves Rural Development+4
- 7/10/2025
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 4/21/2025
- 4 Cosponsors added.
- 4/10/2025
- Submitted in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- 21 Cosponsors added.
3 bills Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
- 119-HRES-1212: 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.
- 119-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.
- 119-SRES-688: 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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Dwight EvansDemocrat · Pennsylvania
Jared HuffmanDemocrat · California
Jonathan JacksonDemocrat · Illinois
Summer LeeDemocrat · Pennsylvania
James McGovernDemocrat · Massachusetts
Betty McCollumDemocrat · Minnesota
Jerrold NadlerDemocrat · New York
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Donald NorcrossDemocrat · New Jersey
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Janice SchakowskyDemocrat · Illinois
Linda SánchezDemocrat · California
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Hillary ScholtenDemocrat · Michigan
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Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Paul TonkoDemocrat · New York
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