United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 D cosponsors

SRES 838 — A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

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

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    Introduced
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    In Committee
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    Passed Senate
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    Passed House
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there is no live prognosis. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

Summary

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

Bill Text

Action History

  1. Introduced in Senate

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

Sponsors

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1 sponsors · 0 co-sponsors · 546 not signed on

Sponsors (1)

Co-sponsors (0)

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Not signed on (546)

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Frequently asked questions

What does SRES 838 do?
This resolution expresses concern about the practice of book banning in the United States.
Who sponsors SRES 838?
SRES 838 is sponsored by Schatz, Brian (Democratic).
What is the current status of SRES 838?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
Where can I track SRES 838?
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