Bill > HR4791

This bill, the Free Speech Protection Act, prohibits federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor any speech that is protected by the First Amendment of the U.S. Constitution. It defines key terms like "covered information" and "covered platform," and includes findings that emphasize the importance of free speech and the government's past efforts to censor certain narratives and content on social media platforms. The bill imposes disciplinary measures on federal employees who violate the prohibition, allows for a private right of action against the government, and requires regular reporting on communications between government officials and platform providers. Additionally, it terminates the Disinformation Governance Board, prohibits federal funding for similar entities, and places restrictions on grants related to misinformation or disinformation.

Business and Industry, Government Affairs, Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/118th-congress/house-bill/4791/all-info