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
September 25, 2024
Latest Action
September 25, 2024
Primary Sponsor
Brian SchatzDemocratic(HI)
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Filing registrants (2)
2024 · fourth_quarter · Education
Book Bans Resolution - (H.Res.1499/S.Res.857): support the freedom to read and ability to access literature without government censorship Fight Book Bans Act - (H.R.6592): support protecting the right to read and helping to defray the cost of costly book challenges Right to Read Act - (H.R.2889, S.1307): seeking inclusion of anti-censorship provisions and support of public libraries Prison Libraries Act - (H.R.2825): support access to free libraries in federal carceral institutions Antisemitism Awareness Act - (H.R.6090/S.3141): concerned with the potential harm to academic freedom, limiting of free speech and legitimate political speech
Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S6448-6449)
Introduced in Senate
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Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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
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 · fourth_quarter · Education
Book Bans Resolution - (H.Res.1499/S.Res.857): support the freedom to read and ability to access literature without government censorship Fight Book Bans Act - (H.R.6592): support protecting the right to read and helping to defray the cost of costly book challenges Right to Read Act - (H.R.2889, S.1307): seeking inclusion of anti-censorship provisions and support of public libraries Prison Libraries Act - (H.R.2825): support access to free libraries in federal carceral institutions Antisemitism Awareness Act - (H.R.6090/S.3141): concerned with the potential harm to academic freedom, limiting of free speech and legitimate political speech
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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 · third_quarter · Education
Book Bans Resolution - (H.Res.1499/S.Res.857): support the freedom to read and ability to access literature without government censorship Fight Book Bans Act - (H.R.6592): support protecting the right to read and helping to defray the cost of costly book challenges Right to Read Act - (H.R.2889, S.1307): seeking inclusion of anti-censorship provisions and support of public libraries Prison Libraries Act - (H.R.2825): support access to free libraries in federal carceral institutions Antisemitism Awareness Act - (H.R.6090/S.3141): concerned with the potential harm to academic freedom, limiting of free speech and legitimate political speech
Client expense: $10,000 · Firm income: Not reported
Government targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
| Independent |
| VT |
| Chris Van Hollen | Democratic | MD |
| Christopher Murphy | Democratic | CT |
| Cory A. Booker | Democratic | NJ |
| Edward J. Markey | Democratic | MA |
| Jack Reed | Democratic | RI |
| Jeff Merkley | Democratic | OR |
| John Fetterman | Democratic | PA |
| Laphonza R. Butler | Democratic | CA |
| Martin Heinrich | Democratic | NM |
| Mazie K. Hirono | Democratic | HI |
| Peter Welch | Democratic | VT |
| Raphael G. Warnock | Democratic | GA |
| Richard Blumenthal | Democratic | CT |
| Richard J. Durbin | Democratic | IL |
| Ron Wyden | Democratic | OR |
| Sheldon Whitehouse | Democratic | RI |