H.R. 1581 · 117th Congress · 2021–2022
Build America’s Libraries Act
H.R. 1581 in the 117th Congress (2021–2022) was introduced on Mar 3, 2021, sponsored by Andy Levin with 160 co-sponsors.
During the 117th Congress (2021–2022), Joe Biden was president, and Democrats held the House majority and Republicans the Senate majority.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- Mar 3, 2021
- Co-sponsors
- 160
- Policy area
- Education
What it does
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.
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Andy Levin (D-MI). Co-sponsors: 157 Democrats, 3 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMar 3, 2021
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor. (Mar 3, 2021)
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- H.R. 426: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2021
- H.R. 682: Reopen Schools Act
- H.R. 764: Keep Our PACT Act
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- H.R. 1394: Black History is American History Act
Committees
- Education and the Workforce Committee
More
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