Expressing concern about the growing problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.

Protection of Student Rights: The resolution calls for protecting the rights of students to learn through a wide array of books reflecting diverse viewpoints and perspectives. (Section 4)

Support for Educators and Librarians: It aims to protect the ability of educators and librarians to teach, which can help mitigate the "chilling effect" they experience in punitive environments. (Section 4)

Restoration of Access to Information: The resolution calls for the immediate return of all books removed from Department of Defense schools under executive orders issued since January of 2025. (Section 5)

Freedom of Expression: By calling for the repeal of executive orders and directives that restrict the freedom to read and learn, the resolution seeks to reaffirm First Amendment protections. (Section 6)

Impact on Students: The text notes that book bans have harmful consequences on students by denying them access to a diverse range of stories and perspectives, particularly those from historically marginalized backgrounds. (Whereas clause 1)

Impact on Educators and Librarians: Book bans create an increasingly punitive and surveillance-oriented environment for educators and librarians, resulting in a chilling effect on their work. (Whereas clause 2)

Impact on Authors: The suppression of certain works constitutes a harmful consequence for authors whose works are targeted and suppressed. (Whereas clause 3)

Impact on Parents and Community Members: The resolution states that book bans harm parents who want schools to remain open to discovery and community members who want free access to uncensored information in public libraries. (Whereas clauses 4 and 5)