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Protecting Freedom to Read and Opposing Book Bans

This House Resolution expresses concern over the increasing number of book bans in US schools, prisons, and libraries. It emphasizes that freedom to read is crucial for democracy and calls for protecting students' and educators' rights to access diverse content. This aims to ensure citizens have access to broad knowledge and perspectives, impacting their education and freedom of thought.
Key points
The resolution highlights that book bans violate freedom of speech and reading, protected by the US Constitution.
It urges local governments and educational institutions to follow guidelines for addressing book challenges and protect students' right to learn.
It points out the negative consequences of book bans for students, educators, librarians, and authors, including limiting access to diverse perspectives and knowledge.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HRES_1392
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]
Process start date: 2022-09-22
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Recognizing "Banned Books Week" and the sweeping attacks on books in the United States today, acknowledging the central role books play in promoting democratic and civil discourse, and urging recognition of the illegitimate tactics being used to ban books in K-12 classrooms, universities, prisons, and libraries.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HRES_1392.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2022-09-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The resolution highlights that book bans violate freedom of speech and reading, protected by the US Constitution.
  • It urges local governments and educational institutions to follow guidelines for addressing book challenges and protect students' right to learn.
  • It points out the negative consequences of book bans for students, educators, librarians, and authors, including limiting access to diverse perspectives and knowledge.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-27.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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