H.R. 1162 · 118th Congress · House

Accountability for Government Censorship Act

Active· Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
Introduced
Feb 24, 23
Passed House
Pending
Passed Senate
Pending
Sent to President
Pending
Signed into Law
Pending

Executive Summary

Accountability for Government Censorship Act

This bill requires federal agencies to report any actions taken to suppress lawful speech on privately owned or operated platforms, including interactive computer services (e.g., social media).

Agencies must report actions taken within the last five years to (1) remove or suppress lawful speech, (2) add disclaimers, information, or other alerts to lawful speech; or (3) remove or restrict access to a platform. Agencies must include specified details about these actions, including the names of the employees involved and the legal authority for taking the action.

Action Timeline

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  1. FEB 28, 2023Committee

    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  2. FEB 28, 2023Committee

    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.

    24Yea
    20Nay
    0NV
  3. FEB 24, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  4. FEB 24, 2023IntroReferral

    Introduced in House

  5. FEB 24, 2023IntroReferral

    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Committees

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Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Referred: Feb 28, 2023

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Oversight and Government Reform Committee

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Referred: Feb 24, 2023

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