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119-hres-1603119th Congress

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

Sponsored By: Representative Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

Introduced

Summary

Protecting the freedom to read and opposing book bans. This resolution would document widespread instances of censorship, urge schools and local governments to follow best practice guidelines, and call for repeal of federal directives that restrict access to books and learning materials.

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  • Students and families: Highlights lost access to literature and diverse viewpoints, citing more than 12,000 reported bans affecting over 7,000 unique titles.
  • Educators and librarians: Urges protection for teachers and librarians and asks districts to use challenge processes recommended by library and education groups.
  • Federal institutions and grants: Notes removals from Department of Defense schools and academies and alleges revoked federal grants tied to race, gender, and LGBTQ+ topics, citing at least 596 DoDEA removals and nearly 400 removals from the U.S. Naval Academy library.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

MD • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

    OH • D

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  • Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

    OR • D

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  • Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

    OH • D

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  • Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

    CA • D

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  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

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  • Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

    TX • D

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  • Rep. Chu, Judy [D-CA-28]

    CA • D

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  • Rep. Clarke, Yvette D. [D-NY-9]

    NY • D

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  • Rep. Cleaver, Emanuel [D-MO-5]

    MO • D

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  • Rep. Costa, Jim [D-CA-21]

    CA • D

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  • Rep. Crockett, Jasmine [D-TX-30]

    TX • D

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    IL • D

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    PA • D

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    WA • D

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    TX • D

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    MD • D

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    NY • D

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    NC • D

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    FL • D

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    CA • D

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  • Rep. Grijalva, Adelita S. [D-AZ-7]

    AZ • D

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    CT • D

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    CA • D

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  • Rep. Ivey, Glenn [D-MD-4]

    MD • D

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    IL • D

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    GA • D

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    TX • D

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    NY • D

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    IL • D

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    NM • D

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    CA • D

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    MA • D

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    NJ • D

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    MD • D

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    CA • D

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    CO • D

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    ME • D

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    IL • D

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    IL • D

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    AL • D

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    CA • D

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    NM • D

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    OR • D

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    FL • D

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    VT • D

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    TX • D

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  • Rep. Schneider, Bradley Scott [D-IL-10]

    IL • D

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