We have received text from H.R. 8235: Books Save Lives Act. This bill was received on 2026-04-09, and currently has 18 cosponsors.
Here is a short summary of the bill:
The "Books Save Lives Act" aims to ensure that certain libraries maintain diverse collections of books. Here are the main components of the bill:
Access to Libraries and Diverse Books
Libraries, particularly those receiving federal funding, would be required to:
- Maintain a Library with a Trained Librarian: Schools must have a library staffed by a qualified librarian.
- Ensure a Diverse Collection: Public libraries and school libraries receiving federal financial assistance are mandated to have books that are:
- Written or illustrated by individuals from underrepresented communities.
- About underrepresented communities.
Civil Rights Enforcement
The legislation states that if a library or school excludes certain books that are considered diverse, it could be viewed as discrimination. This exclusion would be considered evidence of discrimination against a protected class under various existing laws, including:
- The Civil Rights Act of 1964
- The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990
- The Rehabilitation Act of 1973
- The Education Amendments of 1972
Report on Book Ban Campaigns
The bill requires the Comptroller General to produce a report within 180 days of its enactment that examines the impact of recent campaigns aimed at banning books in public libraries and schools, specifically focusing on how these actions have affected underrepresented communities.
Definitions
The bill provides specific definitions for terms used within the legislation:
- Covered Book: Defined as any book or educational media created by or about individuals from underrepresented communities.
- Covered School: Refers to elementary and secondary schools that receive federal financial assistance.
- Underrepresented Community: Describes groups facing discrimination based on identity, including racial or ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, religious minorities, and people with disabilities.
Relevant Companies
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Representative Ayanna Pressley Bill Proposals
Here are some bills which have recently been proposed by Representative Ayanna Pressley:
- H.R.8235: Books Save Lives Act
- H.R.8185: To create a database of eviction information, establish grant programs for eviction prevention and legal aid, and limit use of housing court-related records in consumer reports, and for other purposes.
- H.R.8063: SPARK Act
- H.R.7804: BLS Act
- H.R.7583: BE HEARD in the Workplace Act
- H.R.7513: GSIB Act of 2026
You can track bills proposed by Representative Ayanna Pressley on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pressley.
Representative Ayanna Pressley Net Worth
Quiver Quantitative estimates that Representative Ayanna Pressley is worth $5.2M, as of April 11th, 2026. This is the 166th highest net worth in Congress, per our live estimates.
Pressley has approximately $0 invested in publicly traded assets which Quiver is able to track live.
You can track Representative Ayanna Pressley's net worth on Quiver Quantitative's politician page for Pressley.
2026 Massachusetts's 7th Congressional District Election
There has been approximately $1,283,810 of spending in Massachusetts's 7th congressional district elections over the last two years, per our estimates.
Approximately $25,509 of this has been from outside spending by PACs and Super PACs. Some of the groups who are spending money in this race include:
- WE DECIDE ($23,504)
- CHINESE PROGRESSIVE POLITICAL ACTION INC. ($1,610)
The rating for this race is currently "Solid D".
You can track this election on our matchup page for the 2026 Massachusetts's 7th congressional district election.
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