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HR 4776 118th Congress House Government Operations and Politics Department of Homeland Security Executive agency funding and structure

Protecting Free Speech Act

Introduced: July 20, 2023 Introduced by: Boebert, Lauren Republican · Colorado See on congress.gov
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This bill died when the 118th Congress ended
It never became law before the 118th Congress (2023–2024) adjourned, and bills don't carry over to the next Congress. It would have to be reintroduced. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
 Everywhere this bill has been 3 steps
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Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in House
Jul 20, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Homeland Security.
Jul 20, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
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What's happening now July 20, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.

 Related & companion bills 2
  • HR 4514 Related bill Disinformation Governance Board Prohibition Act
  • HR 5507 Related bill To prohibit the use of Federal funds to establish a Disinformation Governance Board.
 Bill text 1 version

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 Committees of jurisdiction 2
 Lobbying activity 2

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 Cosponsors 21
All 21 Republican 19
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Moolenaar, John R.
Michigan · Nov 1, 2023
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Gooden, Lance
Texas · Sep 13, 2023
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Brecheen, Josh
Oklahoma · Jul 26, 2023
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Hern, Kevin
Oklahoma · Jul 26, 2023
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Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Jul 26, 2023
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Mann, Tracey
Kansas · Jul 26, 2023
 R
Miller, Carol D.
West Virginia · Jul 26, 2023
 R
Babin, Brian
Texas · Jul 20, 2023
Bishop, Dan
· Jul 20, 2023
 R
Gosar, Paul A.
Arizona · Jul 20, 2023
 R
Harshbarger, Diana
Tennessee · Jul 20, 2023
 R
Higgins, Clay
Louisiana · Jul 20, 2023
 R
Kelly, Mike
Pennsylvania · Jul 20, 2023
 R
Meuser, Daniel
Pennsylvania · Jul 20, 2023
 R
Miller, Mary E.
Illinois · Jul 20, 2023
Mooney, Alexander
· Jul 20, 2023
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Moore, Barry
Alabama · Jul 20, 2023
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Nehls, Troy E.
Texas · Jul 20, 2023
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Norman, Ralph
South Carolina · Jul 20, 2023
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Ogles, Andrew
Tennessee · Jul 20, 2023
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Perry, Scott
Pennsylvania · Jul 20, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4776: Protecting Free Speech Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4776/
MLA
"H.R. 4776: Protecting Free Speech Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4776/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 4776, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4776/.
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[H.R. 4776: Protecting Free Speech Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4776/)
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