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The title for this bill has not yet been received. (01/06/2026)

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (01/06/2026)

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (01/06/2026)
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Disabled Veterans Housing Support Act (01/06/2026)

A resolution congratulating the Oklahoma State University men's cross country team for winning the 2025 National Collegiate Athletic Association Men's Division I Cross Country National Championship. (01/06/2026)
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Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025

Today in History - January 7

Today in History - January 7

Millard Fillmore, thirteenth president of the United States, was born in Locke (now Summerhill), New York, on January 7, 1800. Continue reading.

Famed contralto Marian Anderson made her debut at the Metropolitan Opera House in New York City on January 7, 1955.  She was the first African American to perform with the company. Continue reading.

Novelist, folklorist, dramatist, and anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston wrote in her memoir, Dust Tracks on a Road, that she was born on January 7, 1891, in Eatonville, Florida. Recent scholarship indicates differently. Continue reading.

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Poetry 180: Poem 074 - "The Revolt of the Turtles"

Poem 074 - "The Revolt of the Turtles"

A poem by Stephen Dunn from the Library's Poetry 180 Project.

 

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Eastern State Penitentiary: Pic of the Week

01/07/2026 09:04 AM EST

This Pic of the Week describes the Eastern State Penitentiary in Philadelphia, PA, and the “Pennsylvania System.”

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Law Library: News & Events: Join us on Tuesday, January 20 for an Orientation to Legal Research Webinar: U.S. Case Law at 1PM EST

Join us on Tuesday, January 20, for an Orientation to Legal Research focusing on U.S. Case Law. These orientations, taught by legal reference librarians, are typically offered once a month on a rotating basis. This entry in the series provides an overview of U.S. case law research, including information about the U.S. federal court system, the publication of court opinions, methods for researching case law, and information about locating records and briefs.

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Library of Congress Announces Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season

Library of Congress Announces Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season

Concerts from the Library of Congress launches an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation’s music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more. Special projects delve into the Library’s collections to explore American creativity in classical music and jazz, opera and musical theater, popular music and dance.

April features the world premieres of two Library of Congress commissions, continuing a century-long tradition of supporting American composers. Pulitzer Prize-winning, Diné composer Raven Chacon will perform in the premiere of a work inspired by his encounters with rare instruments from many cultures in the Library’s musical instrument collection. The Dolce Suono Ensemble premieres David Serkin Ludwig’s “Woman in Gold.”

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Library of Congress Announces Winter-Spring 2026 Concert Season

01/07/2026 12:00 PM EST

Concerts from the Library of Congress launches an exciting, yearlong America 250 celebration this January, presenting a broad panorama of the nation’s music in concerts and conversations, lectures, film screenings, educational programs and more.

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CRS Employment Opportunities: Research Assistant (Domestic Social Policy)

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Research Assistant (Domestic Social Policy)

CRS is accepting applications for Research Assistant (Domestic Social Policy), GS-7 until February 6, 2026.

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Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (01/07/2026)

The title for this bill has not yet been received. (01/07/2026)
Ecuador: New Law Reforms Nation’s Human Mobility Law

01/07/2026 12:58 PM EST

In October 2025, Ecuador enacted a reform to the Organic Law on Human Mobility (LOMH), a comprehensive national law regulating the movement of people. The reform entered into force upon its publication in the Official Gazette on October 24, 2025, following its approval in two legislative debates and subsequent enactment by the president.The reform introduces …

 

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Congress.gov: Senate Floor Today Update

A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Air Plan Approval; South Dakota; Regional Haze Plan for the Second Implementation Period". (01/07/2026)
“Spark: Jim West’s Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone” with Ainissa Ramirez on January 29, 2026

01/07/2026 03:24 PM EST

Join the Library of Congress Science Section on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 2 p.m. (Eastern Time), for a virtual conversation with author, science communicator and past Kluge Chair in Science and Society, Ainissa Ramirez, about her new children’s picture book, “Spark: Jim West’s Electrifying Adventures in Creating the Microphone” (Candlewick Press, 2025).

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - 2026 Summer Library of Congress Intern (Remote) (Vacancy#: Summer 26 LOCI Remote)

2026 Summer Library of Congress Intern (Remote) (Vacancy#: Summer 26 LOCI Remote)

  • Opening Date: January 5, 2026
  • Closing Date: January 23, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 853565600
  • Vacancy Number: Summer 26 LOCI Remote
  • LC Organization Unit: All Service Units
  • Grade: GS-03
  • Series: 0301
  • Minimum Salary: $17.61
  • Maximum Salary: $19.24
  • Availability: U.S. Citizens Only
  • Telework Eligibility: Remote

The Library of Congress Internships (LOCI) program is a seasonal, 10- or 12- week paid internship program that enables undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience through applied learning and professional development opportunities that advance the academic and career pursuits of participants.

The 2026 Summer session of the Library of Congress Internships Program include options for virtual, remote project work. Interns hired under this announcement will be expected to conduct work from their home location. 

This program offers undergraduate, graduate students and recent graduates insight into the environment and culture of the world's largest and most comprehensive repository of human knowledge. Interns will be exposed to a broad spectrum of library work: copyright, preservation, reference, access standards, and information management. Near the end of their appointments at the Library, the interns join together to present their accomplishments and share their insights on the impact of their work.

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Jobs and Internship Opportunities - 2026 Summer Library of Congress Intern (Onsite) (Vacancy#: Summer 26 LOCI Onsite)

2026 Summer Library of Congress Intern (Onsite) (Vacancy#: Summer 26 LOCI Onsite)

  • Opening Date: January 5, 2026
  • Closing Date: January 23, 2026
  • OPM Control Number: 853522500
  • Vacancy Number: Summer 26 LOCI Onsite
  • LC Organization Unit: All Service Units
  • Grade: GS-03
  • Series: 0301
  • Minimum Salary: $17.61
  • Maximum Salary: $17.61
  • Availability: U.S. Citizens Only
  • Telework Eligibility: On-Site

The Library of Congress Internships (LOCI) program is a seasonal, 10- or 12- week paid internship program that enables undergraduate, graduate students, and recent graduates to gain experience through applied learning and professional development opportunities that advance the academic and career pursuits of participants.

The 2026 Summer session of the Library of Congress Internships Program includes options for in-person, onsite project work. Interns hired under this announcement will be expected to commute to a Library of Congress facility in Washington, DC to conduct work.

This program offers undergraduate, graduate students and recent graduates insight into the environment and culture of the world's largest and most comprehensive repository of human knowledge. Interns will be exposed to a broad spectrum of library work: copyright, preservation, reference, access standards, and information management. Near the end of their appointments at the Library, the interns join together to present their accomplishments and share their insights on the impact of their work.

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To see more current job and internship opportunities at the Library of Congress, visit our careers site and our internship and fellowships site.

 

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Congress.gov: House Floor Today Update

SHOWER Act (01/07/2026)