Proposed
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 2026-10-01Summary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis 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.
Sponsors
- Jamie Raskin Democrat sponsor
- 75 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-10-01 | House | Referred 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 |
| 2026-10-01 | House | Referred 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 |
| 2026-10-01 | Submitted in House | introduce | |
| 2026-10-01 | Submitted in House | introduce |