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A bill to amend title 28, United States Code, to establish a procedure to dismiss strategic lawsuits against public participation brought by governments, agents, instrumentalities, and entities of foreign adversaries and other countries that have engaged in a pattern of frivolous litigation against United States persons intended to deter the free exercise of rights under the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.

3/5/2026, 11:56 AM

Summary of Bill S 3983

This bill, designated as S. 3983 in the 119th Congress, aims to amend title 28, United States Code, to establish a procedure for dismissing strategic lawsuits against public participation brought by governments, agents, instrumentalities, and entities of foreign adversaries and countries engaged in frivolous litigation against U.S. persons to hinder First Amendment rights. The bill includes provisions for addressing this pattern of litigation and protecting free speech rights under the Constitution.

Current Status of Bill S 3983

Bill S 3983 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 4, 2026. Bill S 3983 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on March 4, 2026.  Bill S 3983's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 4, 2026

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 3983

Total Number of Sponsors
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Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
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Unaffiliated Sponsors
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Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 3983

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