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Free Speech Protection Act
3/8/2024, 3:15 PM
Summary of Bill HR 4791
The Free Speech Protection Act, also known as Bill 118 hr 4791, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect and uphold the right to free speech as guaranteed by the First Amendment of the US Constitution.
The bill aims to prevent government agencies from taking any action that would infringe upon an individual's right to free speech. This includes prohibiting the government from retaliating against individuals for expressing their opinions or beliefs, whether in person or online.
Additionally, the Free Speech Protection Act seeks to ensure that government agencies do not engage in any form of censorship or discrimination based on an individual's political beliefs or affiliations. The bill also includes provisions to protect whistleblowers who come forward to report government misconduct or corruption. Overall, the Free Speech Protection Act is designed to safeguard the fundamental right to free speech for all Americans and prevent government overreach in this area. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect individual liberties, while opponents raise concerns about potential limitations on government agencies' ability to regulate certain forms of speech.
The bill aims to prevent government agencies from taking any action that would infringe upon an individual's right to free speech. This includes prohibiting the government from retaliating against individuals for expressing their opinions or beliefs, whether in person or online.
Additionally, the Free Speech Protection Act seeks to ensure that government agencies do not engage in any form of censorship or discrimination based on an individual's political beliefs or affiliations. The bill also includes provisions to protect whistleblowers who come forward to report government misconduct or corruption. Overall, the Free Speech Protection Act is designed to safeguard the fundamental right to free speech for all Americans and prevent government overreach in this area. It is currently being debated in Congress, with supporters arguing that it is necessary to protect individual liberties, while opponents raise concerns about potential limitations on government agencies' ability to regulate certain forms of speech.
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Current Status of Bill HR 4791
Bill HR 4791 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4791 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on July 20, 2023. Bill HR 4791's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology. as of July 21, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 4791
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
38Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
38Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 4791
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Advisory bodies
- Civil actions and liability
- Computer security and identity theft
- Congressional oversight
- Department of Homeland Security
- Digital media
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Federal district courts
- First Amendment rights
- Freedom of information
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government information and archives
- Internet, web applications, social media
- Jurisdiction and venue
- Presidents and presidential powers, Vice Presidents
- War and emergency powers
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 4791
Free Speech Protection Act
Free Speech Protection Act
To prohibit Federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor any speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
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