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No Censors on our Shores Act
3/19/2025, 2:46 PM
Summary of Bill HR 1071
Bill 119 HR 1071, also known as the "Censorship of American Speech Act," aims to address the issue of foreign government officials who engage in censorship of American speech. The bill proposes that any foreign government official found to be involved in censoring American speech would be deemed inadmissible and deportable from the United States.
The bill seeks to protect the freedom of speech of American citizens by holding foreign government officials accountable for any actions that restrict or censor their speech. By making these officials inadmissible and deportable, the bill aims to send a strong message that censorship of American speech will not be tolerated.
If passed, this legislation would provide a mechanism for identifying and taking action against foreign government officials who engage in censorship of American speech. It would serve as a deterrent to those who seek to silence or suppress the voices of American citizens. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1071 is a proactive measure to safeguard the fundamental right to freedom of speech and ensure that foreign government officials are held accountable for any attempts to censor American speech.
The bill seeks to protect the freedom of speech of American citizens by holding foreign government officials accountable for any actions that restrict or censor their speech. By making these officials inadmissible and deportable, the bill aims to send a strong message that censorship of American speech will not be tolerated.
If passed, this legislation would provide a mechanism for identifying and taking action against foreign government officials who engage in censorship of American speech. It would serve as a deterrent to those who seek to silence or suppress the voices of American citizens. Overall, Bill 119 HR 1071 is a proactive measure to safeguard the fundamental right to freedom of speech and ensure that foreign government officials are held accountable for any attempts to censor American speech.
Congressional Summary of HR 1071
No Censors on our Shores Act
This bill makes certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who were involved in conduct that would have been in violation of the First Amendment to the Constitution if it had occurred in the United States (1) inadmissible for entry into the United States, and (2) deportable.
Specifically, the bill applies to an individual who, while serving as a foreign government official, carried out or was responsible for activity against a U.S. citizen located in the United States that would have violated the First Amendment if committed by a U.S. government official in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill HR 1071
Bill HR 1071 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1071 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on February 6, 2025. Bill HR 1071's most recent activity was Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote. as of February 26, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill HR 1071
Total Number of Sponsors
6Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
6Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
12Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
12Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HR 1071
Primary Policy Focus
ImmigrationAlternate Title(s) of Bill HR 1071
To provide that any foreign government official who engages in censorship of American speech is inadmissible and deportable.
To provide that any foreign government official who engages in censorship of American speech is inadmissible and deportable.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HR 1071
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