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Expressing support for the First Amendment to the Constitution and its bipartisan impact regarding the protection of free speech as well as academic freedoms for all students and faculty.

12/30/2022, 8:18 AM

Summary of Bill HRES 770

Bill 117 H.Res. 770, titled "Expressing support for the First Amendment to the Constitution," is a bipartisan resolution that highlights the importance of protecting free speech and academic freedoms for students and faculty in the United States. The First Amendment, which guarantees the right to freedom of speech, has long been a cornerstone of American democracy.

The resolution emphasizes the critical role that the First Amendment plays in ensuring that individuals are able to express their opinions and ideas without fear of censorship or retaliation. It also recognizes the importance of academic freedom in fostering a diverse and inclusive learning environment where students and faculty can engage in open and honest dialogue.

By expressing support for the First Amendment, this resolution aims to reaffirm the commitment of Congress to upholding the principles of free speech and academic freedom. It serves as a reminder of the fundamental rights that are enshrined in the Constitution and the need to protect these rights for all individuals, regardless of their political beliefs or affiliations. Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 770 is a non-partisan effort to promote and defend the First Amendment and its bipartisan impact on the protection of free speech and academic freedoms for all students and faculty in the United States.

Congressional Summary of HRES 770

This resolution expresses support for the First Amendment to the Constitution and its bipartisan protection of free speech and academic freedoms for all students and faculty.

Current Status of Bill HRES 770

Bill HRES 770 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since November 3, 2021. Bill HRES 770 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on November 3, 2021.  Bill HRES 770's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 770

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
56
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
56
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 770

Primary Policy Focus

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues

Potential Impact Areas

- First Amendment rights
- Higher education
- Teaching, teachers, curricula

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 770

Expressing support for the First Amendment to the Constitution and its bipartisan impact regarding the protection of free speech as well as academic freedoms for all students and faculty.
Expressing support for the First Amendment to the Constitution and its bipartisan impact regarding the protection of free speech as well as academic freedoms for all students and faculty.

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