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H.Res. 1603

Referred to Committee

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

Introduced 10/1/2026•119th Congress•House

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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.

10/1/2026 • House

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Sponsor & Cosponsors (67)

Party Breakdown

67
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0
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0
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Sponsor

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Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

Democrat • MD-8

Sponsored 10/1/2026

Cosponsors (66)

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Rep. Beatty, Joyce [D-OH-3]

D-OH-3

Joined 10/1/2026

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Rep. Bonamici, Suzanne [D-OR-1]

D-OR-1

Joined 10/1/2026

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Rep. Brown, Shontel M. [D-OH-11]

D-OH-11

Joined 10/1/2026

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Rep. Brownley, Julia [D-CA-26]

D-CA-26

Joined 10/1/2026

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Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

D-IN-7

Joined 10/1/2026

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Rep. Castro, Joaquin [D-TX-20]

D-TX-20

Joined 10/1/2026

Bill Journey

Originated in the House

Introduced

October 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.

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Details

Bill TypeHRES
Current StatusReferred to Committee
Cosponsors66