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Bill119th CongressFiled Oct 1, 2026Arts, Culture, Religion
H.Res. 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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What just happenedOct 1, 2026

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.

Who’s behind it

Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8](D-MD)Sponsor
75 cosponsors66 D
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  1. Oct 1, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Education and Workforce Committee
  2. Oct 1, 2026IntroReferralH11100

    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.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Oct 1, 2026IntroReferral1025

    Submitted in House

  4. Oct 1, 2026IntroReferral1025

    Submitted in House