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H.R. 4791 118th Congress House

Free Speech Protection Act

Official title: To prohibit Federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor any speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution… Show full official titleShow less

Official title: To prohibit Federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor any speech that is protected by the First Amendment to the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.

Introduced: July 20, 2023 Introduced by: Jim Jordan Republican · Ohio See on congress.gov
Government Operations and Politics Advisory bodiesCivil actions and liabilityComputer security and identity theftCongressional oversight
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Department of Homeland SecurityDigital mediaExecutive agency funding and structureFederal district courtsFirst Amendment rightsFreedom of informationGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesInternet, web applications, social mediaJurisdiction and venuePresidents and presidential powers, Vice PresidentsWar and emergency powers
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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 5 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jul 21, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
Jul 20, 2023
Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committees on Homeland Security, and Energy and Commerce, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Jul 20, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection.
Jul 20, 2023
Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Investigations, and Accountability.
Jul 20, 2023
Introduced in House
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 Latest action July 21, 2023

Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

 Related & companion bills 3
  • S 2425 Identical bill Free Speech Protection Act
  • S 4859 Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act
  • HR 9207 Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act
 Bill text 1 version

Source documents hosted by congress.gov.

 Committees of jurisdiction 6
 Cosponsors 19
All 19 Republican 15 Independent 1
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Crane, Elijah
Arizona · Nov 17, 2023
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De La Cruz, Monica
Texas · Oct 25, 2023
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Biggs, Andy
Arizona · Jul 20, 2023
Bishop, Dan
· Jul 20, 2023
Buck, Ken
· Jul 20, 2023
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Cline, Ben
Virginia · Jul 20, 2023
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Fitzgerald, Scott
Wisconsin · Jul 20, 2023
Gaetz, Matt
· Jul 20, 2023
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Gooden, Lance
Texas · Jul 20, 2023
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Issa, Darrell
California · Jul 20, 2023
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Johnson, Mike
Louisiana · Jul 20, 2023
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Kiley, Kevin
California · Jul 20, 2023
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McClintock, Tom
California · 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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Spartz, Victoria
Indiana · Jul 20, 2023
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Stefanik, Elise M.
New York · Jul 20, 2023
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Steube, W. Gregory
Florida · Jul 20, 2023
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Van Drew, Jefferson
New Jersey · Jul 20, 2023
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APA
U.S. Congress. (2026). H.R. 4791: Free Speech Protection Act. 118th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4791/
MLA
"H.R. 4791: Free Speech Protection Act." 118th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4791/.
Bluebook (legal)
H.R. 4791, 118th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4791/.
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[H.R. 4791: Free Speech Protection Act](https://openamerica.io/bill/118-HR-4791/)
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