U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
HB10931: Library Construction and Modernization Act of 2026
Status: In committee, October 29, 2026
To require the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services to award grants to eligible entities for public library construction, and for other purposes.
What the bill says
From the introduced text, October 29, 2026:
I 119th CONGRESS 2d Session H. R. 10931 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES October 29, 2026 Mr. Kean introduced the following bill; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce To require the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services to award grants to eligible entities for public library construction, and for other purposes. SECTION 1. Short title This Act may be cited as the Library Construction and Modernization Act of 2026 . SECTION 2. Public library construction grant program (a) Program established The Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services shall award grants, on a competitive basis, to eligible entities to carry out one or more of the activities described in subsection (c). (b) Application An eligible entity desiring a grant under this section shall submit an application to the Director at such time, in such manner, and containing such information as the Director may require. (c) Use of funds An eligible entity that receives a grant under this section shall use the grant funds to carry out one or more of the following or (B) building an addition to an existing public library. (2) Rehabilitating or renovating a building for use as a public library, including-- (A) increasing energy efficiency; (B) creating collaborative activity spaces; or (C) upgrading or modernizing such building …
Sponsors
- Thomas Kean (R, HD-007) · primary sponsor
Latest actions
- : Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.
- : Introduced in House
Subjects: Arts, Culture, Religion
Common questions
- What is HB10931?
- HB10931 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): Library Construction and Modernization Act of 2026.
- What does HB10931 do?
- To require the Director of the Institute of Museum and Library Services to award grants to eligible entities for public library construction, and for other purposes.
- What is the status of HB10931?
- In committee as of October 29, 2026. Latest action: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce. (October 29, 2026).
- Who sponsored HB10931?
- Thomas Kean (R, HD-007).
- Where is the official record for HB10931?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-bill/10931
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