Federal Legislation and Libraries
ALA Legislative Scorecard
Annual ALA Legislative Scorecard for the US Congress.
American Recovery and Reinvestment Act
Information, resources and tips on the ARRA for librarians and library advocates.
Federal Library Legislative and Advocacy Network (FLLAN)
As part of our effort to win these legislative battles, we are launching a new initiative to establish a national grassroots advocacy network. Our goal is for every state chapter to designate a representative to contact as federal legislative issues arise. These advocates would, in turn, relay information and calls-to-action to contact persons in each Congressional district and for each Senator. A network of advocates will ensure that we will be able to respond quickly and effectively to legislative issues as they arise. By having this established network in place, we can maximize our efforts on a national level.
Federal Library Funding
What
is Federal Funding? Federal funding is the money for libraries that
comes from the U.S. government. The majority of federal library program
funds are distributed through the Institute of Museum and Library
Services to each state.
Federal Student Loan Forgiveness
In
recent months, several bills dealing with federal student loan
forgiveness have emerged from the U.S. House of Representatives and
Senate. In order to make this information as clear as possible, the ALA
Washington Office offers information explaining loan forgiveness
legislation.
National Library Advocacy Day
For one year only, Library Advocacy Day will replace National Library Legislative Day (NLLD). On June 29, 2010, library advocates from all 50 states and Washington, D.C. will meet at Upper Senate Park on the U.S. Capitol grounds. The event, which will begin at 11 a.m., will feature guest speakers, photo ops, and a chance to cheer on libraries! After the rally, participants will meet with their elected officials and their staffs.
Network Neutrality
Network Neutrality (or "net" neutrality) is the concept of online
non-discrimination. It is the principle that consumers/citizens should
be free to get access to - or to provide - the Internet content and
services they wish, and that consumer access should not be regulated
based on the nature or source of that content or service.
The USA PATRIOT Act
The ALA believes certain sections of the USA PATRIOT Act endanger constitutional rights and privacy rights of library users. Libraries cooperate with law enforcement when presented with a lawful court order to obtain specific information about specific patrons; however, the library profession is concerned some provisions in the USA PATRIOT Act go beyond the traditional methods of seeking information from libraries.
Latest Posts from the District Dispatch
- House Judiciary Committee’s PATRIOT Act reform bill recharges debate
- House Judiciary Committee passes USA PATRIOT Amendments Act of 2009
- Libraries, Advocacy and Social Media Webinar Video and Slide Deck
- House re-introduces SKILLs Act emphasizing role of school librarians
- URGENT: Act now to reform the PATRIOT Act!
Advocacy University
Legislative Action Center (LAC)
