Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
This bill generally prohibits federal employees from censoring the speech of others while acting in an official capacity.
Specifically, the bill prohibits employees of executive agencies or who are otherwise in the competitive service from (1) using their official authority to censor a private entity; or (2) engaging in censorship of a private entity while on duty, wearing a uniform, or using official government property. The bill provides certain exceptions for law enforcement, subject to specified reporting requirements.
Employees are subject to disciplinary action, civil penalties, or both for violations.
The bill defines censor or censorship to mean influencing or coercing, or directing another to influence or coerce, for the removal of lawful speech, the addition of disclaimers, or the restriction of access with respect to any interactive computer service (e.g., social media).
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
This bill generally prohibits federal employees from censoring the speech of others while acting in an official capacity.
Specifically, the bill prohibits employees of executive agencies or who are otherwise in the competitive service from (1) using their official authority to censor a private entity; or (2) engaging in censorship of a private entity while on duty, wearing a uniform, or using official government property. The bill provides certain exceptions for law enforcement, subject to specified reporting requirements.
Employees are subject to disciplinary action, civil penalties, or both for violations.
The bill defines censor or censorship to mean influencing or coercing, or directing another to influence or coerce, for the removal of lawful speech, the addition of disclaimers, or the restriction of access with respect to any interactive computer service (e.g., social media).
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
This bill generally prohibits federal employees from censoring the speech of others while acting in an official capacity.
Specifically, the bill prohibits employees of executive agencies or who are otherwise in the competitive service from (1) using their official authority to influence or advocate for a third party, including a private entity, to censor speech; (2) censoring the speech of any person who has a pending regulatory application with, or is the subject of or a participant in an active enforcement action by, the employee's office; or (3) engaging in censorship while on duty, wearing a uniform, or using official government property. Certain presidential appointees may not censor speech at any time, including outside normal duty hours.
Employees are subject to disciplinary action, civil penalties, or both for violations.
The bill defines censor or censorship to include ordering or advocating for the removal of lawful speech, the addition of disclaimers, or the restriction of access with respect to any platform (e.g., social media).
(consideration: CR H1219-1221)
Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 9.
Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 10.
Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H1221)
140, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit the bill and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Landsman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
(consideration: CR H1230-1232)
204 - 218 (Roll no. 140).
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
CR H1180-1194; text: CR H1185-1186)
140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 1.
Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Comer amendment No. 2.
Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NC) amendment No. 3.
199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No.4.
4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 5.
199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 6.
199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 7.
199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 8.
Comer moved that the Committee rise.
140 as unfinished business.
(consideration: CR H1196-1198)
Comer moved that the committee rise.
140 as unfinished business.
Res. 199 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.