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Defund Executive Orders that Suppress Free Speech Act

2/9/2022, 12:11 AM

Congressional Summary of HR 7300

Defund Executive Orders that Suppress Free Speech Act

This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for implementing Executive Order 13925, which, among other things, directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to file a petition requesting that the Federal Communications Commission propose regulations to clarify the exemption from civil liability that interactive computer services (e.g., social media sites) receive for their moderation of third party content.

Current Status of Bill HR 7300

Bill HR 7300 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 22, 2020. Bill HR 7300 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 22, 2020.  Bill HR 7300's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned. as of June 22, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7300

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7300

Primary Policy Focus

Science, Technology, Communications

Potential Impact Areas

- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Internet and video services
- Internet, web applications, social media

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7300

Defund Executive Orders that Suppress Free Speech Act
To prevent Federal funds from being used to carry out Executive Order 13925, and for other purposes.
Defund Executive Orders that Suppress Free Speech Act

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