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Steinbeck's "East of Eden" Comes to Netflix After Library of Congress Visit

30 Sep 2026 12:16 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Florence Pugh and Zoe Kazan visited the Library of Congress to view original Steinbeck material, including signed first editions of "East of Eden," ahead of Netflix's adaptation of the 1952 novel.

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Library of Congress Publishes 'Speaking of America,' Featuring David M. Rubenstein's Congressional Dialogues

30 Sep 2026 10:05 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

New book from Duke University Press collects 19 conversations from David M. Rubenstein's Congressional Dialogues series, featuring Ken Burns, David Grann and others, available Oct. 6.

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Four Bills Presented to the President, Congress.gov Announces

30 Sep 2026 5:12 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congress.gov lists four measures presented to the president: an identity theft bill, a tick reauthorization act, a boondoggle act and a music tourism act.

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Senate Floor Today: Tribal Evidence, Age Clarity and Rural Capital Bills Advance

29 Sep 2026 10:36 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congress.gov's Senate Floor Today list for September 29, 2026 includes bills on tribal access to electronic evidence, claiming age clarity, rural job creators and traumatic brain injury reauthorization.

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Senate Floor Today: Four Bills Listed, Including Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act of 2026

29 Sep 2026 7:06 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Library of Congress Congress.gov Senate Floor Today listing includes the Unlocking Native Lands Act, Southcentral Foundation Land Transfer Act, Albuquerque Indian School Act and Wildfire Emissions Prevention Act.

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Senate Floor Today: Three Measures Listed by Congress.gov

29 Sep 2026 5:09 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congress.gov lists a joint resolution disapproving a CMS 2027 Affordable Care Act rule, plus bills on the National Churchill Museum and the Strengthening America's Turning Point Act.

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Library of Congress to Host Discussion on Refugee Entrepreneurs and Investment

29 Sep 2026 4:43 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Kluge Center event on October 7, 2026 will feature authors John Kluge Jr. and Christine Mahoney discussing how refugee entrepreneurs drive job creation and innovation.

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Library of Congress Event Explores Life of Daniel J. Boorstin, Twelfth Librarian of Congress

29 Sep 2026 1:46 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Kluge Center and Center for the Book host Jon Boorstin on October 21, 2026, to discuss "The American," his book on his father, historian and twelfth Librarian of Congress Daniel J. Boorstin.

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Congress.gov Releases Most-Viewed Bills List for Week of September 27, 2026

28 Sep 2026 7:41 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress published Congress.gov's most-viewed bills for the week of September 27, 2026, led by the SAFE Drugs Act of 2025 and the Protect College Sports Act of 2026.

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Senate Floor Today: Aviation Medication Transparency Act, Tribal Lands Bill and Five Resolutions Listed

24 Sep 2026 6:31 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congress.gov's Senate Floor Today listing for September 24, 2026 includes the Aviation Medication Transparency Act of 2026, a Lower Elwha Klallam Tribe lands bill and resolutions on telehealth, nuclear workers and lobster.

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Library of Congress Opens Reading Rooms for October Live! Events

24 Sep 2026 11:39 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress invites visitors into two specialized reading rooms this October, with author talks, concerts and trivia marking America's 250th anniversary and the American Folklife Center's 50th.

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Today in History: F. Scott Fitzgerald and Frances Ellen Watkins Harper Share a September 24 Birthday

24 Sep 2026 8:03 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress marks September 24 as the birthday of The Great Gatsby author F. Scott Fitzgerald, born in 1896, and writer Frances Ellen Watkins Harper, born in 1825.

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Senate Floor Today: Secure Space Act of 2026 and Paseo Verde Little League Resolution

23 Sep 2026 10:26 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress Congress.gov Senate Floor Today update lists the Secure Space Act of 2026 and a resolution congratulating the Paseo Verde Little League team on its 2026 World Series title.

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Senate Floor Today: Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025 and Literacy Week Resolution

23 Sep 2026 8:27 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congress.gov's Senate Floor Today lists the Satellite Cybersecurity Act of 2025 and a resolution backing National Adult Education and Family Literacy Week, both dated September 23, 2026.

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Senate Floor Today: West Virginia Playground Redesignation and Romance Scam Prevention Act

23 Sep 2026 6:27 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congress.gov lists two measures on the Senate floor: a bill to rename a New River Gorge playground for families hit by childhood cancer, and the Romance Scam Prevention Act.

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Three Senate Bills Presented to the President

23 Sep 2026 4:22 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congress.gov lists three Senate bills presented to the president, covering a Wyoming interpretive center renaming, a Virginia historic site designation and an Illinois land dispute settlement.

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Senate Floor Today: Hispanic Heritage Month, Purple Heart Day Resolutions and Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act

22 Sep 2026 10:26 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congress.gov's Senate Floor Today lists a resolution recognizing Hispanic Heritage Month, one supporting National Purple Heart Recognition Day, and the Reversionary Interest Conveyance Act.

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Philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum to Receive 2026 Kluge Prize

22 Sep 2026 4:33 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress names University of Chicago philosopher Martha C. Nussbaum the 2026 John W. Kluge Prize winner, honoring her influential work in the humanities and social sciences.

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Library of Congress Magazine Marks 50 Years of the American Folklife Center

21 Sep 2026 4:33 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

New issue of the Library of Congress Magazine explores the American Folklife Center's 50th anniversary, Audubon's heavy bird books, a Doc Pomus love song and card catalogs.

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SAFE Drugs Act Tops Congress.gov Most-Viewed Bills for Week of September 20, 2026

20 Sep 2026 6:12 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congress.gov's most-viewed bills list for the week of September 20, 2026 is led by the SAFE Drugs Act of 2025, with crypto, college sports and Russia-Iran sanctions measures also drawing attention.

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Today in History: September 20

20 Sep 2026 8:02 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Library of Congress marks September 20 with three historic milestones: the 1850 abolition of the D.C. slave trade, the first elevator sale, and Arthur's 1881 swearing-in.

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Three House Bills Presented to the President, Including Russia and Iran Sanctions Measure

18 Sep 2026 4:38 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congress.gov lists three bills presented to the president: a Fort Peck Reservation water system reauthorization, the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, and the Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act.

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Senate Floor Today: Identity Theft Bill, Dolly Parton and Central Asia Resolutions

17 Sep 2026 6:51 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congress.gov's Senate Floor Today lists H.R.5345, the Improving Social Security's Service to Victims of Identity Theft Act, plus resolutions honoring Dolly Parton and 35 years of Central Asian independence.

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Library of Congress Hosts Talk on Investing in Refugee Entrepreneurs

17 Sep 2026 12:41 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Kluge Center event on October 7, 2026 features authors John Kluge Jr. and Christine Mahoney discussing how refugee entrepreneurs drive job creation and innovation in their new home countries.

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FADGI Opens Public Comment on New Content Authenticity and Provenance Resources

17 Sep 2026 9:17 a.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Federal Agencies Digital Guideline Initiative seeks public comment until mid-October 2026 on two new resources addressing content authenticity and provenance for AI-impacted collections.

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Senate Resolutions Mark 9/11 Anniversary and National Voter Registration Day

16 Sep 2026 8:53 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

The Senate introduced two resolutions: one recognizing the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 attacks and honoring victims and heroes, and another recognizing National Voter Registration Day.

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Library of Congress Publishes New Book on Food and Folk Culture

16 Sep 2026 6:42 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

"Sharing Food, Sharing Culture" draws on more than 100 items from the American Folklife Center's collections, marking the center's 50th anniversary with contributions from chef Michael Twitty.

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House Joint Resolution 213 Targets EPA California Harbor Craft Rule

16 Sep 2026 6:22 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congressional disapproval resolution H.J.Res.213 challenges an EPA decision on California's Commercial Harbor Craft Regulations, covering nonroad engine pollution control standards, according to Congress.gov.

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House Floor Today: Bankruptcy, Fossil, Cloud Storage Bills and Michigan Post Office Designation

16 Sep 2026 3:52 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Congress.gov's House Floor Today lists four measures dated September 16, 2026, including the Bankruptcy Threshold Adjustment Act and the National Fossil Act of 2026.

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House Bills Would Name Post Offices for Gil Whitney and Tuskegee Airmen

16 Sep 2026 3:22 p.m. · Source: U.S. Library of Congress

Two House bills would rename postal facilities in Xenia, Ohio, and Tuskegee, Alabama, honoring broadcaster Gil Whitney and the Tuskegee Airmen, according to Congress.gov's House Floor Today listing.

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