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Protecting Free Speech Act
12/29/2022, 11:48 PM
Summary of Bill HR 7641
Bill 117 HR 7641, also known as the Protecting Free Speech Act, aims to safeguard the First Amendment rights of individuals and organizations by prohibiting government agencies from discriminating against them based on their political beliefs or affiliations. The bill seeks to prevent government agencies from taking adverse actions, such as denying grants or contracts, against individuals or organizations solely because of their political viewpoints.
The Protecting Free Speech Act is designed to ensure that all Americans, regardless of their political beliefs, are able to exercise their right to free speech without fear of retaliation or discrimination from the government. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting the diversity of opinions and ideas in a democratic society, and seeks to uphold the principles of free speech and expression enshrined in the Constitution.
If passed, the Protecting Free Speech Act would provide individuals and organizations with legal recourse if they believe they have been targeted by a government agency for their political beliefs. The bill aims to promote transparency and accountability in government actions, and to prevent the suppression of dissenting voices in the public discourse. Overall, the Protecting Free Speech Act seeks to uphold the fundamental right to free speech for all Americans, regardless of their political beliefs, and to ensure that government agencies do not infringe upon this essential freedom.
The Protecting Free Speech Act is designed to ensure that all Americans, regardless of their political beliefs, are able to exercise their right to free speech without fear of retaliation or discrimination from the government. The bill emphasizes the importance of protecting the diversity of opinions and ideas in a democratic society, and seeks to uphold the principles of free speech and expression enshrined in the Constitution.
If passed, the Protecting Free Speech Act would provide individuals and organizations with legal recourse if they believe they have been targeted by a government agency for their political beliefs. The bill aims to promote transparency and accountability in government actions, and to prevent the suppression of dissenting voices in the public discourse. Overall, the Protecting Free Speech Act seeks to uphold the fundamental right to free speech for all Americans, regardless of their political beliefs, and to ensure that government agencies do not infringe upon this essential freedom.
Congressional Summary of HR 7641
Protecting Free Speech Act
This bill terminates the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and prohibits using DHS funding for the activities of any other entity that is substantially similar to the board.
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Current Status of Bill HR 7641
Bill HR 7641 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 3, 2022. Bill HR 7641 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on May 3, 2022. Bill HR 7641's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability. as of May 3, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 7641
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
162Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
162Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 7641
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Department of Homeland Security
- Executive agency funding and structure
- Government information and archives
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HR 7641
Protecting Free Speech Act
Protecting Free Speech Act
To terminate the Disinformation Governance Board of the Department of Homeland Security and to prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish any other similar Board, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 7641
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