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S.Res. 838 (117th)

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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Introduced

17 November 2022

Last action

17 November 2022 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Schatz, Brian [D-HI], Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA], Sen. Menendez, Robert [D-NJ], Sen. Casey, Robert P., Jr. [D-PA], Sen. Hirono, Mazie K. [D-HI], Sen. Wyden, Ron [D-OR], Sen. Padilla, Alex [D-CA], Sen. Merkley, Jeff [D-OR], Sen. Sanders, Bernard [I-VT], Sen. Booker, Cory A. [D-NJ], Sen. Reed, Jack [D-RI], Sen. Feinstein, Dianne [D-CA], Sen. Heinrich, Martin [D-NM], Sen. Murphy, Christopher [D-CT]

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Source updated

10 August 2026

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Summary

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

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Timeline

  1. 17 November 2022

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 17 November 2022

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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