118th Congress · HOUSE BILLBILL

H.R. 9207Standing to Challenge Government Censorship 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.

Science, technology, communications
Introduced Jul 30, 2024
Last action Jul 30, 2024
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Jul 30, 2024
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SummaryCRS Summary

This bill prohibits employees and contractors of executive branch agencies from directing or otherwise influencing an internet platform to remove or suppress specific content or users. This restriction extends to the labeling of content as false or misleading, and is applicable to the President and Vice President. Executive branch employees also may not solicit data from internet platforms on specific topics or users, and may not solicit or otherwise accept free promotion on the platform.  This bill also creates a private right of action against agencies and employees who violate the prohibition on influencing content. State and territorial governments, as well as the government of the Dist...

Provisions · 2 sectionsIntroduced in House
Timeline · 2 actions
Jul 30, 2024
Introduced in House
Jul 30, 2024
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.