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Candace Owens Act
12/29/2022, 11:03 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7418
Bill 117 HR 7418, also known as the Candace Owens Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to address issues related to freedom of speech and censorship on social media platforms.
The Candace Owens Act specifically targets social media companies that engage in censorship or suppression of conservative voices. It seeks to hold these platforms accountable for their actions by imposing penalties for violations of free speech rights.
The bill outlines a series of measures to ensure that social media companies are transparent in their content moderation practices and do not discriminate against individuals based on their political beliefs. It also includes provisions for individuals to seek legal recourse if they feel their free speech rights have been violated by a social media platform. Supporters of the Candace Owens Act argue that it is necessary to protect the First Amendment rights of all Americans, regardless of their political views. They believe that social media companies have become too powerful and are unfairly silencing conservative voices. Critics of the bill, however, argue that it could have unintended consequences and infringe on the rights of social media companies to moderate content on their platforms. They also raise concerns about the potential for increased misinformation and hate speech to spread online if social media companies are unable to regulate their platforms. Overall, the Candace Owens Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over free speech and censorship in the digital age. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass in Congress and become law.
The Candace Owens Act specifically targets social media companies that engage in censorship or suppression of conservative voices. It seeks to hold these platforms accountable for their actions by imposing penalties for violations of free speech rights.
The bill outlines a series of measures to ensure that social media companies are transparent in their content moderation practices and do not discriminate against individuals based on their political beliefs. It also includes provisions for individuals to seek legal recourse if they feel their free speech rights have been violated by a social media platform. Supporters of the Candace Owens Act argue that it is necessary to protect the First Amendment rights of all Americans, regardless of their political views. They believe that social media companies have become too powerful and are unfairly silencing conservative voices. Critics of the bill, however, argue that it could have unintended consequences and infringe on the rights of social media companies to moderate content on their platforms. They also raise concerns about the potential for increased misinformation and hate speech to spread online if social media companies are unable to regulate their platforms. Overall, the Candace Owens Act is a controversial piece of legislation that highlights the ongoing debate over free speech and censorship in the digital age. It remains to be seen whether the bill will gain enough support to pass in Congress and become law.
Congressional Summary of HR 7418
Candace Owens Act
This bill excludes health care providers from federal health care programs (e.g., Medicare) and federally funded state health care programs (e.g., Medicaid) for one year if they fail to furnish services to a patient based on the patient's political statements. Providers are subject to two-year exclusions for actions that cause a patient to be in violation of a public health emergency.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7418
Bill HR 7418 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since April 6, 2022. Bill HR 7418 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on April 6, 2022. Bill HR 7418's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Health. as of April 7, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7418
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7418
Primary Policy Focus
HealthPotential Impact Areas
- Disability and health-based discrimination
- Government studies and investigations
- Health programs administration and funding
- Medicaid
- Medicare
- Political parties and affiliation
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7418
Candace Owens Act
Candace Owens Act
To amend title XI of the Social Security Act to exclude certain individuals and entities from participation in Medicare and State health programs that discriminate on the basis of a covered statement.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7418
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