3.0.0 5071 2023-01-11T13:43:46Z 2023-01-11T13:43:46Z Senate S 2020-12-19 116 sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Standing Referred to 2020-12-19T18:36:22Z 2020-12-19 sshr00 Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee Senate Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. IntroReferral 2020-12-19 Introduced in Senate IntroReferral 10000 9 Library of Congress R000122 Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI] John Reed D RI F. N Education Air quality Building construction Buy American requirements Community life and organization Congressional oversight Disability and paralysis Education programs funding Energy efficiency and conservation Government buildings, facilities, and property Government information and archives Government trust funds Hazardous wastes and toxic substances Internet and video services Internet, web applications, social media Libraries and archives Lighting, heating, cooling Metals State and local government operations Water use and supply Education 00 2020-12-19 Introduced in Senate 2021-04-16T17:44:19Z Build America's Libraries Act

This bill establishes and provides funds through FY2023 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.

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