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Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Act of 2001

Introduced: February 14, 2001 Introduced by: Reed, Jack Democratic · Rhode Island See on congress.gov
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It never became law before the 107th Congress (2001–2002) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Feb 14, 2001
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1400-1401)
Feb 14, 2001
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S1399-1400, S1401-1402)
Feb 14, 2001
Introduced in Senate
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service
Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Act of 2001 - Amends the Elementary and Secondary Education Act of 1965 to establish a program of assistance to school libraries to improve literacy through: (1) mandatory allotments to States for library media resources; and (2) discretionary grants for school library access during non-school hours.
What's happening now February 14, 2001

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. (text of measure as introduced: CR S1400-1401)

 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 3
All 3 Democratic 3
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Schumer, Charles E.
New York · May 14, 2001
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Durbin, Richard J.
Illinois · May 1, 2001
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Murray, Patty
Washington · Feb 14, 2001
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U.S. Congress. (2026). S. 327: Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Act of 2001. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-S-327/
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"S. 327: Improving Literacy Through School Libraries Act of 2001." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-S-327/.
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