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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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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