Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism.

10/1/2025, 8:05 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 748

H.Res. 748, introduced in the 119th Congress on September 19, 2025, condemns efforts to utilize Federal regulatory authority or legal actions to inhibit lawful speech, especially speech that criticizes a political party or the President of the United States. The bill serves as a caution against the growth of authoritarianism by aiming to uphold freedom of expression and discourse.

Current Status of Bill HRES 748

Bill HRES 748 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 19, 2025. Bill HRES 748 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on September 19, 2025. Bill HRES 748's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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. as of September 19, 2025

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 748

Total Number of Sponsors

Democrat Sponsors

Republican Sponsors

Unaffiliated Sponsors

Total Number of Cosponsors

481

Democrat Cosponsors

481

Republican Cosponsors

Unaffiliated Cosponsors

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 748

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Congressional-executive branch relations

- Political movements and philosophies

- Political parties and affiliation

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 748

Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism.