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On March 17th, the House Committee on Education and Workforce voted in
favor of H.R. 7661, a government censorship bill that would block federal
funds for any material that is "sexually oriented." The bill uses a vague
definition of "sexual oriented" that materials that even mention nudity
could be restricted.
In addition, the bill specifically restricts any mention of an entire group
of people-transgender people-in school materials. This bill is not about
protecting children, it is about government censorship.
Instead of targeting librarians, educators, and vulnerable kids, Congress
should invest in literacy education and support the Right to Read Act
(S.3365/H.R.2889).
Call your House Rep, tell them to OPPOSE HR 7661:
 Capitol switchboard: 202-224-3121
 Tell your representative to oppose H.R. 7661 and support the right to read:

https://app.oneclickpolitics.com/campaign-page?cid=KOQDC08atRCJ0J1U6j3C5&lang=en
 Share this information with your networks and encourage them take action.

 Additional information from ALA:
https://www.ala.org/news/2026/03/HR7661-passes-house-committee


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Amanda Kordeliski
2025-2026 AASL President
Director of Libraries and Instructional Technology
Norman Public Schools
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