Accountability for Government Censorship Act

Summary

Accountability for Government Censorship Act This bill requires federal agencies to report any actions taken to suppress lawful speech on privately owned or operated platforms, including interactive computer services (e.g., social media). Agencies must report actions taken within the last five years to (1) remove or suppress lawful speech, (2) add disclaimers, information, or other alerts to lawful speech; or (3) remove or restrict access to a platform. Agencies must include specified details about these actions, including the names of the employees involved and the legal authority for taking the action.

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Timeline

1. 24 February 2023

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 24 February 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 24 February 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

4. 28 February 2023

   Vote

   Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.

   Source: Committee

5. 28 February 2023

   Committee

   Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

   Source: Committee

Votes

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Versions

• Introduced in House · 24 February 2023 · Official file

Documents

3 official files

• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 February 2023

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 24 February 2023

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 24 February 2023

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Sponsors

• Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] · R · Sponsor
• Pete Sessions · R · Cosponsor
• · hsgo00 · Standing

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