Officially: Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
This resolution says students should have broad access to books in schools and libraries. It asks local officials to use fair review rules and calls for removed books to return to Department of Defense schools. It is a formal statement, not a binding law.
Use this page to support, oppose, or ask Congress to amend H.RES.797. Modern Action explains Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. in plain English, helps identify the right senators or representative, and generates a bill-specific message you can review before sending.
Where it stands
Sitting in Education and Workforce
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Where this bill is in the process
Introduced
Introduced in House
House Committee
Under House committee consideration
Latest: Referred to the Committee on Education and Workforce, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Armed Services, 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. (10/8/2025)
House Floor Vote
Voted on by House
Agreed to in House
Adopted by House
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