HR 1162
118th Congress
House
Government Operations and Politics
Congressional oversight
Federal officials
First Amendment rights
Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
Government information and archives
Government studies and investigations
Accountability for Government Censorship Act
Introduced: February 24, 2023
Introduced by:
Perry, Scott
Republican
· Pennsylvania
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Everywhere this bill has been
4 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
1