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Introduced
12/07/2022
12/07/2022
In Committee
12/07/2022
12/07/2022
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
A BILL To prohibit the Federal Government from taking certain action relating to social media companies, and for other purposes.
AI Summary
This bill, the "Free Speech Defense Act," aims to prohibit the federal government from directing or encouraging social media companies to remove or suspend users, label content as misinformation, or share user data with the government. It also terminates the Disinformation Governance Board established by the Department of Homeland Security and prohibits federal funding for similar entities. The bill provides a private right of action for individuals whose accounts or content have been affected by government violations, and requires the Attorney General to submit annual reports on the government's compliance with the Act.
Committee Categories
Business and Industry
Sponsors (11)
Andrew Clyde (R)*,
Brian Babin (R),
Andy Biggs (R),
David Cawthorn (R),
James Comer (R),
Matt Gaetz (R),
Doug LaMalfa (R),
Thomas Massie (R),
Mary Miller (R),
Barry Moore (R),
Randy Weber (R),
Last Action
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Homeland Security, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. (on 12/07/2022)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-bill/9448/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr9448/BILLS-117hr9448ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hr9448/BILLS-117hr9448ih.pdf.pdf |
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