Prevent the removal of books from public school libraries based on their content or the identity of the author.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Fight Book Bans Act?
The Fight Book Bans Act, known as H.R. 7691, has been in the House Committee on Education and Workforce since February 24, 2026. The committee members must decide to hold a vote to move the bill forward, but most bills in Congress never receive a committee vote. This lack of action is the standard way that most legislation ends its life in the House.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Fight Book Bans Act (H.R. 7691 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
Next up: A house committee · Nothing moves until they act.
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 6592 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6592 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Maxwell Frost (D-FL)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.