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  • H. RES. 1499 is a resolution that raises concerns about book bans and threats to freedom of expression in the U.S. It points out that such bans, often happening without proper guidelines, threaten the free exchange of ideas and the democratic fabric of society. The resolution...

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    In the United States, there's a concern about people trying to ban books, which means stopping others from reading them. This resolution is saying that everyone should have the freedom to read different books and ideas, and it asks schools and local leaders to make sure this freedom is protected.

  • S. 4619, known as the "Stop Comstock Act," aims to amend certain sections of title 18 of the United States Code and the Tariff Act of 1930. The bill addresses the removal of terms related to "indecency" and "immorality," particularly in sections concerning obscene materials...

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    S. 4619, called the "Stop Comstock Act," tries to change some old, confusing rules about what kind of materials are okay to use or share by removing words like "indecent" and "immoral" to make the rules clearer and fairer.

  • H. RES. 1114 is a resolution presented in the House of Representatives aiming to denounce the growing incidents of Islamophobia and antisemitism in the United States. It highlights specific recent events where individuals were targeted and harmed due to their religion or ethnicity. The...

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    In this bill, the people in charge want everyone to stop being mean to others because of their religion. They are asking for help from internet companies to make sure no one spreads mean words online, and they want to give places like community centers and churches some extra help to stay safe.

  • H. RES. 883 expresses the opinion of the House of Representatives that the slogan "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is considered antisemitic and should be condemned. The resolution highlights that this slogan is associated with calls for the eradication of...

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    The House of Representatives wants everyone to know that saying "from the river to the sea, Palestine will be free" is not okay because it sounds mean to Jewish people and might cause trouble. They think people saying this should stop because it makes it harder for everyone to get along.

  • The Senate Resolution 857 expresses concern about the growing issue of book bans and threats to freedom of expression in the United States. It highlights the importance of protecting the right to read and the diversity of perspectives in books, noting the negative impact of censorship on...

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    Senate Resolution 857 is about making sure people can read any book they want and hear different ideas. It wants everyone to have a special week to talk about why it's important to let people choose books for themselves and not to stop them from reading what they like.

  • H. RES. 1339 is a resolution in the United States House of Representatives recognizing the contributions of Father Stanislaus Lourduswamy, known as Father Stan, a notable human rights activist who died in Indian state custody. It encourages the Indian government to carry out...

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    H. RES. 1339 is a paper from the U.S. Congress that talks about a man named Father Stan who worked to help people and was treated unfairly in India. It asks for a fair look into what happened to him and reminds people everywhere that it's important to let everyone speak freely and keep helpers safe.

  • The bill S. 4571, also known as the “Interstate Obscenity Definition Act,” aims to define the term "obscenity" within the Communications Act of 1934. It provides specific criteria for what constitutes obscene material, such as images or videos depicting sexual acts, which...

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    The bill is like a rule book that tries to clearly say what "naughty pictures or videos" mean and makes changes to how phone calls meant to bother others are handled, but some parts of the rule book are a bit confusing and might affect how people can express themselves.

  • S. RES. 599 is a resolution concerning the protection of Iranian political refugees, including former female political prisoners, residing in Ashraf–3, Albania. The resolution highlights the threats posed by the Iranian regime to these refugees and Albania, including cyberattacks and other...

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    The bill is about keeping some people safe in a place called Ashraf-3 in Albania because they had to leave their home country, Iran, where they were not safe. It talks about making sure these people are protected from bad things like computer attacks and unfair rules, and asks the U.S. to help Albania keep them secure and let them speak and gather freely.

  • H. R. 8796, known as the "Stop Comstock Act," proposes changes to parts of the United States Code and the Tariff Act of 1930 related to obscene materials. Specifically, it seeks to amend sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18 to remove certain language about indecent...

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    H. R. 8796 wants to change some old rules so that people don't get confused about what's okay to send in the mail or bring into the country, like not having unclear rules about things that are just for grown-ups or things that may involve abortions. This bill is trying to make sure those rules are clear and up-to-date.