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March 8, 2021 BUILD AMERICA’S LIBRARIES ACT – CALL TO ACTION Dear Colleagues, Below is ALA’s Call to Action regarding the Build America’s Libraries Act. This bill has potential to transform library infrastructure across the country and we wholeheartedly support it. We encourage you to help move the bill forward by contacting your lawmakers. Click here to find your Congressional Representative Click here to contact your United States Senator ALA’s web page on Build America’s Libraries Thanks. Juliet Machie, MLS, Ed.D. Bordentown, NJ 08505 I'm excited to report on a major milestone in our Build America's Libraries campaign. Today, the historic $5 billion Build America's Libraries Act was introduced in the House by more than 50 bipartisan sponsors, led by Representatives Andy Levin (D-MI) and Don Young (R-AK). This is a companion bill to S. 127 in the Senate. With a strong bill introduction in both houses, we are now one step closer to passing this transformational library funding bill. In addition, the Build America's Libraries Act has been gaining endorsements from major national organizations, such as the National Association of Counties and North America's Building Trades Unions. Thank you for your efforts to reach out to your Members of Congress. Please use ALA's new action alert to send a message to your Representative asking them to cosponsor the bill, or thanking them if they are already a cosponsor. Next, please help us spread the word by posting on your social media. Draft messages are below:
Your support as an ALA leader helps to build a strong culture of advocacy among ALA members, which makes our progress on legislative priorities possible. The Build America's Libraries campaign will remain a major priority in the coming weeks – thanks for your continued support and engagement!
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