Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act

Summary

Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act This bill generally prohibits federal employees from censoring the speech of others while acting in an official capacity. Specifically, the bill prohibits employees of executive agencies or who are otherwise in the competitive service from (1) using their official authority to influence or advocate for a third party, including a private entity, to censor speech; (2) censoring the speech of any person who has a pending regulatory application with, or is the subject of or a participant in an active enforcement action by, the employee's office; or (3) engaging in censorship while on duty, wearing a uniform, or using official government property. Certain presidential appointees may not censor speech at any time, including outside normal duty hours. Employees are subject to disciplinary action, civil penalties, or both for violations. The bill defines censor or censorship to include ordering or advocating for the removal of lawful speech, the addition of disclaimers, or the restriction of access with respect to any platform (e.g., social media).

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Timeline

1. 9 January 2023

   Introduced

   Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 January 2023

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 January 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

6. 2 March 2023

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.

   Source: Committee

7. 2 March 2023

   Calendars

   Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.

   Source: Calendars

8. 2 March 2023

   Reported

   Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.

   Source: Committee

9. 7 March 2023

   Reported

   Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 199 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.

   Source: Floor

10. 8 March 2023

    Floor

    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business.

    Source: Floor

11. 8 March 2023

    Passed

    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.

    Source: Floor

12. 8 March 2023

    Floor

    Mr. Comer moved that the Committee rise.

    Source: Floor

13. 8 March 2023

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

14. 8 March 2023

    Floor

    Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.

    Source: Floor

15. 8 March 2023

    Floor

    The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Flood to act as Chairman of the Committee.

    Source: Floor

16. 8 March 2023

    Floor

    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 199 and Rule XVIII.

    Source: Floor

17. 8 March 2023

    Floor

    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1180-1194; text: CR H1185-1186)

    Source: Floor

18. 9 March 2023

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).

    Source: Floor

19. 9 March 2023

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

20. 9 March 2023

    Vote

    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).

    Source: Floor

21. 9 March 2023

    Vote

    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 140).

    Source: Floor

22. 9 March 2023

    Floor

    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1219-1221)

    Source: Floor

23. 9 March 2023

    Floor

    DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 9.

    Source: Floor

24. 9 March 2023

    Floor

    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.

    Source: Floor

25. 9 March 2023

    Floor

    Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H1221)

    Source: Floor

26. 9 March 2023

    Passed

    The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.

    Source: Floor

27. 9 March 2023

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.

    Source: Floor

28. 9 March 2023

    Floor

    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 140.

    Source: Floor

29. 9 March 2023

    Floor

    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.

    Source: Floor

30. 14 March 2023

    Introduced

    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

    Source: IntroReferral

Votes

Versions

• Referred in Senate · 14 March 2023 · Download file
• Engrossed in House · 9 March 2023 · Download file
• Reported in House · 2 March 2023 · Download file
• Introduced in House · 9 January 2023 · Download file

Documents

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• Referred in Senate (text)

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Sponsors

• Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] · R · Sponsor
• Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] · R · Cosponsor
• Jake LaTurner · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] · R · Cosponsor
• Lisa McClain · R · Cosponsor
• Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] · R · Cosponsor
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Related records

• related to ← Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 1 printed in House Report 118-7 to require the Attorney General to submit an annual report to Congress evaluating the compliance of the Federal Government with the Protecting Free Speech from Government Interference Act. This amendment provides transparency and insight into any potential violations of the Act by government agencies or employees, and sunsets after 10 years.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 2 printed in House Report 118-7 to make technical edits and to add a conforming clarification for the authorities of the Office of the Special Counsel to ensure that the Act's monetary civil penalties under new section 7382(c)(2) can be fully enforced.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 118-7 to ensure that law enforcement can only take action against unlawful speech.
• amends ← Amendment sought to ensure that federal employees entering into collective bargaining agreements using taxpayer funded time (Section 7131) are prohibited from engaging in censorship of private entities.
• amends ← An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 118-7 to clarify enforcement of obscene matters not protected by the First Amendment.
• amends ← Amendment sought to strike subsection (e) within the Prohibition on Federal employee censorship which states while using any information system or information technology (as defined under section 11101 of title 40).
• amends ← An amendment numbered 7 printed in House Report 118-7 to revise the disciplinary action consisting of removal, reduction in grade, debarment from federal employment for a period not to exceed 10 years, suspension, or reprimand.

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