Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
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2026 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries, civil rights protections for library workers and users. H.Res.797 / S.Res.443, Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States H.R. 3838, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R.7691 - Fight Book Bans Act H.R.7661- Stop the Sexualization of Children Act H.R. 2616 - Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act H.R. 8705 - The CHARLIE Act
Client expense: $69,069 · Firm income: Not reported
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.
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Congress.gov source codes: 1025, H11100
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Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2026 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries, civil rights protections for library workers and users. H.Res.797 / S.Res.443, Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States H.R. 3838, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client expense: $65,815 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2026 · second_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries, civil rights protections for library workers and users. Agencies: Institute of Museum and Library Services; U.S. Department of Education; President H.Res.797 / S.Res.443, Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States H.R. 3838, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R.7691 - Fight Book Bans Act H.R.7661- Stop the Sexualization of Children Act H.R. 2616 - Stopping Indoctrination and Protecting Kids Act H.R. 8705 - The CHARLIE Act
Client expense: $71,297 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2026 · first_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries, civil rights protections for library workers and users. H.Res.797 / S.Res.443, Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States H.R. 3838, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R.7691 - Fight Book Bans Act H.R.7661 - Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
Client expense: $67,269 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2025 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries, civil rights protections for library workers and users. H.Res.797 / S.Res.443, Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Client expense: $73,974 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2025 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries, civil rights protections for library workers and users. H.Res.797 / S.Res.443, Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States H.R. 3838, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026
Client expense: $65,815 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2025 · fourth_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
S.188, Free Speech Protection Act S.2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R.5527, Stop Censoring Military Families Act H.RES.797, Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States S.Res.443, A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States Issues related to censorship at Department of Defense run schools Issues related to book bans at military service academies Issues related to transnational repression Issues related to government jawboning
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
2025 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
Book banning and censorship in libraries, civil rights protections for library workers and users. H.Res.797 / S.Res.443, Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Client expense: $73,974 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: Education, Dept of, Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), President of the U.S.
2025 · third_quarter · Civil Rights/Civil Liberties
S.2296, National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2026 H.R.5527, Stop Censoring Military Families Act H.RES.797, Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States S.Res.443, A resolution expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning, and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States Issues related to censorship at Department of Defense run schools Issues related to book bans at military service academies Issues related to transnational repression
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE, State, Dept of (DOS)
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