Federal · H.R. 140 · 118th Congress
H.R. 140
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.
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This bill generally prohibits federal employees from censoring the speech of others while acting in an official capacity.
Passed the House on Mar 9, 2023. Waiting on the Senate.
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Latest final vote: Passed · U.S. House · Mar 9, 2023
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All votes
By party
| Party | Yes | No | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican | 183 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| Democratic | 0 | 171 | 0 | 6 |
| Democrat | 0 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| Independent | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
By state (48)
| State | Yes | No | Present | Not voting |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AL | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| AR | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| AZ | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| CA | 11 | 39 | 0 | 1 |
| CO | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| CT | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| DE | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| FL | 15 | 7 | 0 | 2 |
| GA | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| HI | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| IA | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| ID | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| IL | 3 | 14 | 0 | 0 |
| IN | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| KS | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| KY | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| LA | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| MA | 0 | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| MD | 1 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| ME | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| MI | 6 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| MN | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| MO | 5 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| MS | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| MT | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NC | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| NE | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| NH | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| NJ | 3 | 6 | 0 | 0 |
| NM | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 |
| NV | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| NY | 7 | 13 | 0 | 0 |
| OH | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 |
| OK | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| OR | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| PA | 8 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| RI | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SC | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| SD | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| TN | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| TX | 22 | 10 | 0 | 1 |
| UT | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| VA | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| VT | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| WA | 1 | 6 | 0 | 1 |
| WI | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 |
| WV | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| WY | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
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History
- Mar 8, 2023U.S. House: On Agreeing to the Amendment · Failed ↗
- Mar 8, 2023U.S. House: On Agreeing to the Amendment · Failed ↗
- Mar 9, 2023U.S. House: On Passage · Passed ↗
- Mar 9, 2023U.S. House: On Motion to Recommit · Failed ↗
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Full text
Official summary (Congressional Research Service)
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).
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