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Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1603

Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

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Introduced 2026-10-01

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This resolution states that the House of Representatives is concerned about book banning and threats to freedom of expression in the United States. It reaffirms support for writers' First Amendment rights and for people's freedom to read books without government censorship. It asks local governments and school districts to follow best practice guidelines when books are challenged and to give students access to a wide range of books and viewpoints. It also calls for repealing executive orders and directives that place content-based limits on reading and learning in public schools. The resolution does not create new laws or funding.

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Action history

DateChamberActionStatus effect
2026-10-01HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.refer
2026-10-01HouseReferred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.refer
2026-10-01Submitted in Houseintroduce
2026-10-01Submitted in Houseintroduce
Source: GovInfo Bill Status (Library of Congress), fetched 2026-10-20. Provisions and opinion polling arrive in a later release.