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.
Summary:
• The resolution expresses concern about book banning in the United States, noting PEN America identified more than 12,000 instances of individual books banned between July 2025 and June 2026, affecting more than 7,000 unique titles and works of more than 4,000 authors, illustrators, and translators
• The House reaffirms commitment to First Amendment freedom of expression and calls on local governments and school districts to follow best practice guidelines when addressing book challenges and to protect students' and educators' rights
• The resolution calls for repeal of Executive orders and rescission of directives that have enacted content-based restrictions on the freedom to read and learn in U.S. public schools
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• The House reaffirms commitment to First Amendment freedom of expression and calls on local governments and school districts to follow best practice guidelines when addressing book challenges and to protect students' and educators' rights
• The resolution calls for repeal of Executive orders and rescission of directives that have enacted content-based restrictions on the freedom to read and learn in U.S. public schools
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