My colleagues across the aisle say that nothing in this legislation will ban books or censor libraries. If this is true, I invite them to support my amendment, which ensures this legislation will not go into effect until the comptroller general of the United States can confirm that the bill will not lead to censorship or banning books for children or affect learning outcomes for students. Throughout history, the voices of women, persons of color, and members of the LGBTQ community have been suppressed. Their voices, experiences, and stories have been labeled controversial, over sexual and even un american. (00:38–00:55)
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Asserts that her amendment requires confirmation from the comptroller general that HR 5 will not lead to censorship or banning books before it goes into effect.
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