Build America’s Libraries Act
- Last Action
- 3/3/2021
Actions
- 2021-03-03Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.
- 2021-03-03Introduced in House
- 2021-03-03Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2021-03-03 (00)
Build America's Libraries Act
This bill establishes and provides funds through FY2024 for the Build America's Libraries Fund, from which the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS) must allocate funding to states and, through them, need-based grants to libraries to make long-term improvements to library facilities. The IMLS must also award grants to Indian tribes and organizations that primarily serve and represent Native Hawaiians.
Specifically, the bill requires each state that receives an allocation, and each library that receives a grant, to carry out certain activities to improve library facilities. These activities include constructing and renovating library facilities, investing in infrastructure projects to improve internet access and connectivity, improving indoor air quality, and making facilities accessible to individuals with disabilities.
The bill also outlines administrative and oversight provisions, including by requiring library projects to use iron and steel products that are produced in the United States.
Cosponsors (20)
- Rashida Tlaib (D-MI)
- Paul Tonko (D-NY)
- JAMES COOPER (D-TN)
- ELEANOR NORTON (D-DC)
- SANFORD BISHOP (D-GA)
- Gwen Moore (D-WI)
- Alan Lowenthal (D-CA)
- Raúl Grijalva (D-AZ)
- Juan Vargas (D-CA)
- Albio Sires (D-NJ)
- Cheri Bustos (D-IL)
- DON YOUNG (R-AK)
- MARCY KAPTUR (D-OH)
- Joseph Morelle (D-NY)
- Madeleine Dean (D-PA)
- Pramila Jayapal (D-WA)
- Dina Titus (D-NV)
- EARL BLUMENAUER (D-OR)
- SHEILA JACKSON LEE (D-TX)
- Derek Kilmer (D-WA)
Subjects
- Air quality
- Building construction
- Buy American requirements
- Cardiovascular and respiratory health
- Community life and organization
- Congressional oversight
- Disability and paralysis
- Education programs funding
- Emergency medical services and trauma care
- Energy efficiency and conservation
- Government buildings, facilities, and property
- Government information and archives
- Government trust funds
- Hazardous wastes and toxic substances
- Infectious and parasitic diseases
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Libraries and archives
- Lighting, heating, cooling
Sourced from Congress.gov (public domain).
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