Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Legislative Progress
Introduced
September 27, 2023
Latest Action
September 27, 2023
Primary Sponsor
Jamie RaskinDemocratic(MD)
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries, civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ library workers and users. H.R. 5, Parents Bill of Rights Act H.Res. 219, Bill of Rights for Students and Parents H.Res. 290 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month. S. 1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act FY24 National Defense Authorization Act H.Res. 733 / S.Res. 372- Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Fight Book Bans Act (H.R. 6592) H.R. 6830, Books Save Lives Act H.J.Res.165 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance". S.J.Res.96 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance". H.R. 8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 S.Res.857 - A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. / H.Res.1499 - Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. H.R. 9495, Stop Terror-Financing and Tax Penalties on American Hostages Act
Referred to the Committee on Education and the Workforce, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, 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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Client expense: $57,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2024 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries, civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ library workers and users. H.R. 5, Parents Bill of Rights Act H.Res. 219, Bill of Rights for Students and Parents H.Res. 290 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month. S. 1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act FY24 National Defense Authorization Act H.Res. 733 / S.Res. 372- Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Fight Book Bans Act (H.R. 6592) H.R. 6830, Books Save Lives Act H.J.Res.165 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance". S.J.Res.96 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance". H.R. 8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025 S.Res.857 - A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. / H.Res.1499 - Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Client expense: $56,937 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2024 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries, civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ library workers and users. H.R. 5, Parents Bill of Rights Act H.Res. 219, Bill of Rights for Students and Parents H.Res. 290 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month. S. 1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act FY24 National Defense Authorization Act H.Res. 733 / S.Res. 372- Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Fight Book Bans Act (H.R. 6592) H.R. 6830, Books Save Lives Act H.J.Res.165 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance". S.J.Res.96 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance". H.R. 8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Client expense: $73,988 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2024 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries, civil rights protections for LGBTQ+ library workers and users. H.R. 5, Parents Bill of Rights Act H.Res. 219, Bill of Rights for Students and Parents H.Res. 290 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month. S. 1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act FY24 National Defense Authorization Act H.Res. 733 / S.Res. 372- Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Fight Book Bans Act (H.R. 6592) H.R. 6830, Books Save Lives Act H.J.Res.165 - Providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance". S.J.Res.96 - A joint resolution providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of Education relating to "Nondiscrimination on the Basis of Sex in Education Programs or Activities Receiving Federal Financial Assistance". H.R. 8070 - Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025
Client expense: $143,415 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2024 · second_quarter · Education
H.R. 463: Children Have Opportunities in Classrooms Everywhere Act This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with elementary or secondary school. The bill also allows certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education to follow a student from a low-income household to the public school that the student attends or for tax-exempt educational expenses. H.R. 734: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 This bill generally prohibits school athletic programs from allowing individuals whose biological sex at birth was male to participate in programs that are for women or girls. Specifically, the bill provides that it is a violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 for federally funded education programs or activities to operate, sponsor, or facilitate athletic programs or activities that allow individuals of the male sex to participate in programs or activities that are designated for women or girls. H.R. 6031: Safe Schools Improvement Act To address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students. H.Res. 733: Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. This resolution expresses concern about the practice of book banning in the United States. H.R. 6830: "Books Save Lives Act To require certain libraries to maintain a diverse collection of books, and for other purposes. H.R. 6576: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2023 To improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes. S. 3214: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for law enforcement officers in schools. It also establishes a grant program to replace law enforcement officers in schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services. H.R.5936: Protecting Students Civil Rights Act his bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to take certain actions to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities. Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with federal civil rights.
Client expense: $103,600 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2024 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries. H.R. 5, Parents Bill of Rights Act H.Res. 219, Bill of Rights for Students and Parents H.Res. 290 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month. S. 1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act FY24 National Defense Authorization Act H.Res. 733 / S.Res. 372- Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Fight Book Bans Act (H.R. 6592) H.R. 6830, Books Save Lives Act
Client expense: $143,415 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2024 · first_quarter · Education
H.R. 463: Children Have Opportunities in Classrooms Everywhere Act This bill allows tax-exempt distributions from qualified tuition programs (known as 529 plans) to be used for additional educational expenses in connection with elementary or secondary school. The bill also allows certain federal funds for elementary and secondary education to follow a student from a low-income household to the public school that the student attends or for tax-exempt educational expenses. H.R. 734: Protection of Women and Girls in Sports Act of 2023 This bill generally prohibits school athletic programs from allowing individuals whose biological sex at birth was male to participate in programs that are for women or girls. Specifically, the bill provides that it is a violation of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 for federally funded education programs or activities to operate, sponsor, or facilitate athletic programs or activities that allow individuals of the male sex to participate in programs or activities that are designated for women or girls. H.R. 6031: Safe Schools Improvement Act To address and take action to prevent bullying and harassment of students. H.Res. 733: Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. This resolution expresses concern about the practice of book banning in the United States. H.R. 6830: "Books Save Lives Act To require certain libraries to maintain a diverse collection of books, and for other purposes. H.R. 6576: Full-Service Community School Expansion Act of 2023 To improve the full-service community school program, and for other purposes. S. 3214: Counseling Not Criminalization in Schools Act This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for law enforcement officers in schools. It also establishes a grant program to replace law enforcement officers in schools with personnel and services that support mental health and trauma-informed services. H.R.5936: Protecting Students Civil Rights Act his bill requires institutions of higher education (IHEs) to take certain actions to ensure compliance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits discrimination based on race, color, or national origin in federally funded programs or activities. Specifically, the bill requires an IHE to designate at least one employee to coordinate compliance with federal civil rights.
2023 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries. H.R. 5, Parents Bill of Rights Act H.Res. 219, Bill of Rights for Students and Parents H.Res. 290 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month. S. 1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act FY24 National Defense Authorization Act H.Res. 733 / S.Res. 372- Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States. Fight Book Bans Act (H.R. 6592) H.R. 6830, Books Save Lives Act
Client expense: $143,415 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2023 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries. H.R. 5, Parents Bill of Rights Act H.Res. 219, Bill of Rights for Students and Parents H.Res. 290 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month. S. 1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act FY24 National Defense Authorization Act H.Res. 733 / S.Res. 372- Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Client expense: $143,415 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2023 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries. H.R. 5, Parents Bill of Rights Act H.Res. 219, Bill of Rights for Students and Parents H.Res. 290 - Supporting the goals and ideals of National Deaf History Month. S. 1207 - EARN IT Act of 2023 S. 1409 - Kids Online Safety Act FY24 National Defense Authorization Act H.Res. 733 / S.Res. 372- Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Client expense: $143,415 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
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