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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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.

House would voice concern over book bans, urge schools to protect reading freedom.

This resolution would have the House of Representatives formally express worry about the rise in book banning across the U.S. It would also call on local schools and governments to protect students' right to read diverse books. Additionally, it would ask the President to reverse orders that restrict content in U.S. public schools.

What Would Change

Today, many books are being banned in schools and libraries across the country, often due to state laws or Executive orders. If this resolution passes, the House of Representatives would formally express its concern about these bans and reaffirm its support for freedom of expression. It would also call on local schools to protect students' access to diverse books and ask the President to reverse directives that restrict content in U.S. public schools.

Key Provisions

Expresses the House of Representatives' concern about the increasing problem of book banning and threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Reaffirms the United States' commitment to supporting writers' freedom of expression and everyone's freedom to read without government censorship.
Calls for the repeal of Executive orders and directives that have restricted content in U.S. public schools.
Calls on local governments and school districts to protect students' rights to learn and educators' ability to teach, by offering diverse books.
Calls on local governments and school districts to follow best practice guidelines when handling challenges to books.

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HRES 1603 · 119th Congress · AI Summary by gemini-2.5-flash · 9/10

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

What Would Change

Key Provisions

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