House Bill 8235
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Books Save Lives Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Apr 9, 2026
Bill Intelligence
The bill ensures access to diverse books by mandating staffed school libraries and requiring public libraries and covered schools to maintain a diverse book collection. It also addresses book banning through a report on campaigns and enforces civil rights laws to prevent discrimination in book selection. The definitions section clarifies terms like "covered book" and "underrepresented community." The latter includes racial or ethnic minorities, LGBTQI individuals, religious minorities, and individuals with disabilities. The bill aims to enhance inclusivity and equity in access to literature in schools and public libraries.
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Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
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Bill Number
8235
Congress
119
Policy Area
Arts, Culture, Religion
Arts, Culture, Religion
Primary focus of measure is art, literature, performing arts in all formats; arts and humanities funding; libraries, exhibitions, cultural centers; sound recording, motion pictures, television and film; cultural property and resources; cultural relations; and religion. Measures concerning intellectual property aspects of the arts may fall under Commerce policy area. Measures concerning religious freedom may fall under Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
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April 9, 2026
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04/09/2026
Referred to the Committee on Education and 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.
04/09/2026
Introduced in House
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