July 14, 2021

Now is a critical time for us to come together to secure historical federal funding for libraries. We need your help in making this push!

Congress will soon prepare legislation to make massive investments in our nation's infrastructure and communities, and we must ensure that libraries are included in the package. The Build America's Libraries Act (S. 127 / H.R. 1581) includes $5 billion in funding for library construction and renovation. Even if you contacted Congress in support of this bill a few months ago (thank you!), we still need you to send another message now, as Congress is making final decisions about an infrastructure package.

Over 150 bipartisan Members of Congress are supporting the Build America's Libraries Act to upgrade our library facilities, including Mark Pocan and Tammy Baldwin! However, crucial negotiations are happening right now. We need to speak up to ensure that libraries aren't left out of the final infrastructure package.

Will you urge your legislators to include funding for library infrastructure today? You can take action now through a form letter ALA has put together: Take Action Now! OR you can call your legislators which will have much more of an impact! If you have time for a more personal communication, you’ll find information at the links below to facilitate a phone call. 

Contact info for U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin

Contact info for U.S. Senator Ron Johnson

Contact info for U.S. Representative Tom Tiffany

Contact info for U.S. Representative Mike Gallagher 

Contact info for U.S. Representative Scott Fitzgerald

Contact info for U.S. Representative Ron Kind

Contact info for U.S. Representative Mark Pocan

Contact info for U.S. Representative Glenn Grothman

Contact info for U.S. Representative Gwen Moore

Contact info for U.S. Representative Bryan Steil