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S 284 United States Senate · 117th Congress

Library Stabilization Fund Act

Summary
Library Stabilization Fund Act This bill provides funds for library services and technology. These funds may be used for maintaining and enhancing library operations and services, offering greater access to technology (e.g., purchasing and lending hotspots and other technology), and ensuring training and technical support for libraries. The amounts provided by the bill are designated as an emergency requirement pursuant to the Statutory Pay-As-You-Go Act of 2010 (PAYGO) and the Senate PAYGO rule.
Issues: ✓ Budget & TaxesSupports Budget & TaxesBill allocates state funds for library operations/technology, directly funding public services under PAYGO fiscal rules.95% confidence ✓ EducationSupports EducationFunds library technology access and training, enhancing educational resources and access for students and communities per bill summary.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyFunds technology access (hotspots, training) for libraries, directly expanding internet access and digital equity as per bill's explicit language.95% confidence
Bill status in committee 1 of 4 stages cleared
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Feb 2021
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Introduced Feb 8, 2021 Last action Feb 8, 2021
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Feb 8, 2021
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.
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Feb 8, 2021
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