Accountability for Government Censorship Act
- Last Action
- 2/28/2023
Actions
- 2023-02-28Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
- 2023-02-28Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
- 2023-02-24Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
- 2023-02-24Introduced in House
- 2023-02-24Introduced in House
CRS Summary
As of 2023-02-24 (00)
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.
Cosponsors (1)
- PETE SESSIONS (R-TX)
Subjects
- Congressional oversight
- Federal officials
- First Amendment rights
- Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management
- Government information and archives
- Government studies and investigations
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