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119th Congress · House bill · Last action Oct 1, 2026
Bills›H.Res. 1603Congress.gov ↗
H.Res. 1603In Committee

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

Sponsor: Rep. Raskin, Jamie (D-MD)72 cosponsorsIntroduced Oct 1, 2026
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In plain English

This resolution expresses concern about book banning and threats to freedom of expression in the United States. The measure was introduced by Rep. Jamie Raskin (D-MD) and referred to the Judiciary and Education and Workforce committees.

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What happens next: Sits in committee. Needs a markup or favorable report to advance to the House floor.

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Oct 1
5d ago
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.
Oct 1
5d ago
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.
Oct 1
5d ago
Submitted in House
Oct 1
5d ago
Submitted in House
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All 4 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
Oct 1
HOUSEReferred 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.
Oct 1
HOUSEReferred 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.
Oct 1
Submitted in House
Oct 1
Submitted in House

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