A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

USA117^th CongressSRES-838| Senate

| Updated: 11/17/2022

Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (13)

Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted

This resolution expresses concern about the practice of book banning in the United States.

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Timeline

Nov 17, 2022

Introduced in Senate

Nov 17, 2022

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6781-6782)

November 17, 2022
Introduced in Senate
November 17, 2022
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6781-6782)

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

HRES 117-1392: 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.

A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

USA117^th CongressSRES-838| Senate

| Updated: 11/17/2022

This resolution expresses concern about the practice of book banning in the United States.

Suggested Questions

Get AI-generated questions to help you understand this bill better

Timeline

Nov 17, 2022

Introduced in Senate

Nov 17, 2022

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6781-6782)

November 17, 2022
Introduced in Senate
November 17, 2022
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6781-6782)

Brian Schatz

Brian Schatz

Democratic Senator

Hawaii

Cosponsors (13)

Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Dianne Feinstein (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Jack Reed (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Robert P. Casey (Democratic)Christopher Murphy (Democratic)Martin Heinrich (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Cory A. Booker (Democratic)Robert Menendez (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Related Bills

HRES 117-1392: 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.

Introduced
In Committee
On Floor
Passed Chamber
Enacted