118th Congress Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 1162: Accountability for Government Censorship Act
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Summary
This bill requires federal agencies to report any actions taken to suppress lawful speech on privately owned or operated platforms, including interactive computer services (e.g., social media).
Agencies must report actions taken within the last five years to (1) remove or suppress lawful speech, (2) add disclaimers, information, or other alerts to lawful speech; or (3) remove or restrict access to a platform. Agencies must include specified details about these actions, including the names of the employees involved and the legal authority for taking the action.
Written by the Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress.
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Cosponsors
- Pete Sessions R-TX
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History
- Introduced in the House by Scott Perry.
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- Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
- Introduced in House
- Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.