Ending DHS Funding for Liberal Propaganda Act

2/3/2024, 12:45 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3632, also known as the Ending DHS Funding for Liberal Propaganda Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to stop the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using taxpayer funds to promote what some lawmakers consider to be liberal propaganda.

If passed, this bill would prohibit the DHS from using any of its funding to support or promote any messaging or materials that could be considered liberal propaganda. This includes any communications, advertisements, or other forms of outreach that are deemed to have a liberal bias.

Supporters of the bill argue that taxpayer dollars should not be used to push a particular political agenda, especially one that may not align with the beliefs of all Americans. They believe that the DHS should focus on its core mission of protecting the country from security threats, rather than engaging in political messaging. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could infringe on the First Amendment rights of DHS employees and contractors, who may have their speech restricted under the new regulations. They also argue that the definition of "liberal propaganda" is subjective and could be used to silence legitimate forms of communication and outreach. As of now, the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and it is unclear what its chances of passing are. It has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public about the role of government agencies in promoting political messaging.
Congress
118

Number
S - 3632

Introduced on
2024-01-22

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

1/22/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Bill 118 s 3632, also known as the Ending DHS Funding for Liberal Propaganda Act, is a piece of legislation introduced in the US Congress. The bill aims to stop the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) from using taxpayer funds to promote what some lawmakers consider to be liberal propaganda.

If passed, this bill would prohibit the DHS from using any of its funding to support or promote any messaging or materials that could be considered liberal propaganda. This includes any communications, advertisements, or other forms of outreach that are deemed to have a liberal bias.

Supporters of the bill argue that taxpayer dollars should not be used to push a particular political agenda, especially one that may not align with the beliefs of all Americans. They believe that the DHS should focus on its core mission of protecting the country from security threats, rather than engaging in political messaging. Opponents of the bill, however, argue that it could infringe on the First Amendment rights of DHS employees and contractors, who may have their speech restricted under the new regulations. They also argue that the definition of "liberal propaganda" is subjective and could be used to silence legitimate forms of communication and outreach. As of now, the bill is still in the early stages of the legislative process and it is unclear what its chances of passing are. It has sparked debate among lawmakers and the public about the role of government agencies in promoting political messaging.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA bill to prohibit the use of Department of Homeland Security grant funds for politically biased activities.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.