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HRES 797119th CongressIn Committee

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

Introduced: Oct 8, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8] (D-Maryland)
Civil Rights & JusticeDefense & National SecurityEducation
Standard Summary
Comprehensive overview in 1-2 paragraphs

This resolution addresses the alarming rise in book banning in U.S. schools and libraries, citing legal precedents and calling for the restoration of censored materials, protection of educational rights, and repeal of restrictive executive orders.

Key Points

  • 1Cites Supreme Court rulings affirming students' free speech rights in schools.
  • 2Highlights disproportionate targeting of books about marginalized communities and LGBTQ+ themes.
  • 3Calls for reinstating banned books in DoDEA schools and repealing censorship executive orders.

Impact Areas

StudentsEducatorsLibrariansAuthorsMarginalized communitiesParentsCommunity members
Generated by legislative_analysis_v3 on Oct 10, 2025