HR 8235

```json { "summary": "The Books Save Lives Act aims to ensure that libraries, particularly those receiving federal funding and public schools, maintain diverse collections of books. It requires libraries to include books written by or about members of underrepresented communities, such as racial and ethnic minorities, LGBTQ+ individuals, religious minorities, and people with disabilities. The bill also directs the Government Accountability Office to investigate the impact of recent book banning campaigns on these communities. Finally, it establishes definitions for key terms used throughout the legislation.", "keyProvisions": [ "Requires public libraries and covered schools to maintain diverse book collections.", "Specifies that collections must include books by or about underr