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IRAN Act (04/20/2026)
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A resolution relating to the life and death of Chuck Norris . (04/20/2026)
This Coming Month at the Packard Campus Theater (May 2026)

04/21/2026 06:33 AM EDT

Come visit our beautiful (and air-conditioned!) theater at the Library of Congress' Packard Campus. See what's playing this month!

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[approved list] LCSH/LCC Approved Lists for special lists 2411b, 2411a

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Today in History - April 21

Today in History - April 21

Robert M. T. Hunter was born on April 21, 1809, at "Mount Pleasant," Essex County, Virginia.  Continue reading.

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Poetry 180: Poem 146 - "Blue Willow"

Poem 146 - "Blue Willow"

A poem by Jody Gladding from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

 

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National Library Week: Find Your Joy at the Law Library of Congress

04/21/2026 08:00 AM EDT

Today's blog post celebrates National Library Week's theme of "Find Your Joy," by highlighting how Law Library of Congress staff finds joy through the collections, their roles, and the Library of Congress.

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Law Library: News & Events: Join us on Thursday, April 30, for Law Day: The Declaration of Independence and the Rule of Law at 3:00 p.m. EDT

Join us online on Thursday, April 30, for the 2026 Law Day event, The Declaration of Independence and the Rule of Law, at 3:00 p.m. EDT. The Law Library of Congress and the American Bar Association will cohost our annual Law Day celebration, featuring Dr. Andrew Shankman in conversation with Dr. Kevin Butterfield. They will help us celebrate Law Day and the celebration of America 250 by discussing what the philosophical and historical context of the Declaration of Independence can teach us about the rule of law in America.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities OPEN NOW|Digital Project Coordinator (VAR003306)

Digital Project Coordinator (VAR003306)

  • Opening Date: April 20, 2026
  • Closing Date: May 4, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 865878700
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003306
  • LC Organization Unit: Discovery and Preservation Services
  • Grade: GS-13
  • Series: 0301
  • Minimum Salary: $121,785.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $158,322.00 per year
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

The incumbent coordinates and facilitates activities relating to the Library Collections and Services Group (LCSG) information technology (IT) goals through implementation of projects involving the Library's integrated library system, other enterprise systems, and web enabled applications. Individually, and in collaboration with IT specialists in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), vendors and user organization experts, the incumbent develops and coordinates major program components that include IT support for acquisitions, circulation, cataloging, online public catalog, inventory, and serials control. The Digital Projects Coordinator acts as liaison with library professionals, IT specialists in OCIO, and various working groups throughout the Library involved in technologies and systems supporting the Library's mission. The incumbent plans, coordinates, and manages a wide variety of complex projects and activities related to current and new releases of the various Library systems.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities OPEN NOW|Supervisory Librarian (Section Head) (VAR003310)

Supervisory Librarian (Section Head) (VAR003310)

  • Opening Date: April 21, 2026
  • Closing Date: May 21, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 865819300
  • Vacancy Number: VAR003310
  • LC Organization Unit: Discovery and Preservation Services
  • Grade: GS-14
  • Series: 1410
  • Minimum Salary: $143,913.00 per year
  • Maximum Salary: $187,093.00 per year
  • Availability: Open to All
  • Telework Eligibility: Hybrid

Supervises a group of employees performing work up to the GS-13 level. Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit. Determines the human resources needed to accomplish the work of the unit, and independently plans, schedules, coordinates and carries out the unit's activities. Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations, including quality assurance, for staff members which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.

Ensures the comprehensiveness and accessibility of library collections. Makes extensive unreviewed technical judgments regarding library operations. Evaluates offers of gifts for compatibility with library acquisition policies and recommends acceptance or rejection. Interprets and revises existing training policy and program guidance for use by others, including section, division, and/or directorate members. Independently plans, schedules, coordinates, and monitors the effectiveness of training operations. Solves problems in particularly difficult circumstances. Plans new or significantly updated methods of training, incorporating the latest in information technology. 

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Italy: Sweeping Public Safety Legislation Takes Effect

04/21/2026 11:32 AM EDT

On February 25, 2026, Decree-Law No. 23 of February 24, 2026 (D.L. No. 23) entered into effect in Italy, containing urgent provisions to strengthen public safety, judicial investigations, and law enforcement agencies.According to the Italian government, the legislation “aims to combat the growing phenomenon of youth violence and the use of proper or improper weapons, …

 

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Literacy Awards Webinar Series: Bolstering K-12 Education Through Literacy Initiatives

04/21/2026 11:00 AM EDT

On April 29, the Library of Congress will host the second of six webinars featuring the 2025 Literacy Awards Program winners and honorees. This post offers information about the participating honoree programs and panelists.

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Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 4690) to amend the Energy Conservation and Production Act to repeal certain Federal building energy efficiency performance standards, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the resolution (H. Res. 1182) expressing support for rural communities across the United States as stewards of the environment, major suppliers of United States energy resources, critical providers of food production and manufacturing capacity, and drivers of national economic stability, and recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of those vital communities; providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 1897) to amend the Endangered Species Act of 1973 to optimize conservation through resource prioritization, incentivize wildlife conservation on private lands, provide for greater incentives to recover listed species, create greater transparency and accountability in recovering listed species, streamline the permitting process, eliminate barriers to conservation, and restore congressional intent; and providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 5587) to amend the Geothermal Steam Act of 1970 to waive the requirement for a Federal drilling permit for certain activities, to exempt certain activities from the requirements of the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, and for other purposes. (04/21/2026)

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (04/21/2026)
Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

Women and Lung Cancer Research and Preventive Services Act of 2025 (04/21/2026)
Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

A bill to require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to extend the time period during which licensees are required to commence construction of certain hydropower projects. (04/21/2026)

Improving Care in Rural America Reauthorization Act of 2025 (04/21/2026)
Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (04/21/2026)