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S.Res. 838
S.Res. 838 · 117th Congress · Senate
A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
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· Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6781-6782)
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Nov 17, 22
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Passed House
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Sent to President
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Signed into Law
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Introduced
Nov 17, 22
Passed Senate
Pending
Passed House
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending
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H.Res. 1392
117th Congress
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.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Nov 1, 2022