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.

3.0.0 140 2025-05-27T14:16:35Z 2025-05-27T14:16:35Z House H HR 2023-01-09 118 <pre>[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 7 (Monday, January 9, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href="https://www.gpo.gov">www.gpo.gov</a>]By Mr. COMER:H.R. 140.Congress has the power to enact this legislation pursuantto the following:Article I, Section 8, clause 3 of the Constitution, in thatthe legislation regulates forms of commerce specified in thatclause; and, Article I, Section 8, clause 18 of theConstitution, in that the legislation ``is necessary andproper for carrying into Execution the foregoing Powers'' and``other Powers vested by this Constitution in the Governmentof the United States, or in any Department or Officerthereof,'' including the powers of the President specified inArticle II of the Constitution.[Page H110]</pre> ssga00 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Senate Standing Referred To 2023-03-14T19:43:46Z hsgo00 Oversight and Government Reform Committee House Standing Unknown 2023-03-09T21:32:17Z Unknown 2023-03-09T17:36:36Z Reported By 2023-03-03T01:30:00Z Markup By 2023-02-28T14:57:07Z Referred To 2023-01-09T22:20:25Z H. Rept. 118-5 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. 118 199 HRES 2023-03-08 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. 14:06:19 Related bill House Procedurally-related House 2023-03-14 ssga00 Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Senate Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. IntroReferral 2023-03-09 16:41:02 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. Floor H38310 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 16:40:42 On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141). Floor H37100 2 House floor actions 141 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll141.xml House 118 2023-03-09T21:40:42Z 1 2023-03-09 16:40:42 Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141). Floor 8000 9 Library of Congress 141 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll141.xml House 118 2023-03-09T21:40:42Z 1 2023-03-09 16:32:17 On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 140). Floor H36210 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Government Reform Committee 140 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll140.xml House 118 2023-03-09T21:32:17Z 1 2023-03-09 16:00:51 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1230-1232) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 12:38:10 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 140, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit the bill and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Landsman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 12:37:58 The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX. Floor H8A000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 12:36:36 Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H1221) Floor H36200 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Government Reform Committee 2023-03-09 12:35:18 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. Floor H34400 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 12:34:43 The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule. Floor H35000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 12:34:32 The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 140. Floor H32600 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 12:25:03 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. 10. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 12:14:19 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 12:12:58 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Floor H32050 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 12:12:45 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1219-1221) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 18:23:08 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business. Floor H32700 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 18:22:39 On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32341 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 18:22:05 Mr. Comer moved that the committee rise. Floor H32340 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 18:10:57 The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration. Floor H32050 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 18:10:17 Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1196-1198) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 17:19:58 Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business. Floor H32700 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 17:19:35 On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32341 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 17:18:47 Mr. Comer moved that the Committee rise. Floor H32340 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 17:13:43 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 8. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 17:07:25 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 7. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 17:04:20 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 16:57:31 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 6. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 16:49:31 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 5. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 16:46:29 POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 16:40:41 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No.4. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 16:27:34 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NC) amendment No. 3. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 16:19:06 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Comer amendment No. 2. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 16:09:09 DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 1. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 15:15:21 GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 140. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 15:15:12 The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Flood to act as Chairman of the Committee. Floor H32400 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 15:15:11 House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 199 and Rule XVIII. Floor H32020 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 15:14:44 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. Floor H8D000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 15:14:39 Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1180-1194; text: CR H1185-1186) Floor H30000 2 House floor actions 2023-03-07 20:34:44 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. Floor H1L210 2 House floor actions 2023-03-02 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5. Committee H12200 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Government Reform Committee 2023-03-02 Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2. Calendars H12410 2 House floor actions U00002 2023-03-02 Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5. Committee 5000 9 Library of Congress hsgo00 Oversight and Government Reform Committee 2023-02-28 hsgo00 Oversight and Government Reform Committee 1 House committee actions Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20. Committee 2023-02-28 hsgo00 Oversight and Government Reform Committee 1 House committee actions Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held. Committee 2023-01-09 Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. IntroReferral H11100 2 House floor actions hsgo00 Oversight and Government Reform Committee 2023-01-09 Introduced in House IntroReferral Intro-H 9 Library of Congress 2023-01-09 Introduced in House IntroReferral 1000 9 Library of Congress C001108 Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] James Comer R KY 1 N J000289 Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4] Jim Jordan R OH 4 2023-01-09 True M001159 Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5] Cathy Rodgers R WA McMorris 5 2023-01-09 True G000576 Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6] Glenn Grothman R WI 6 2023-02-01 False B001302 Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5] Andy Biggs R AZ 5 2023-02-27 False L000600 Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23] Nicholas Langworthy R NY A. 23 2023-02-27 False M000194 Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1] Nancy Mace R SC 1 2023-02-27 False L000596 Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13] Anna Paulina Luna R FL 13 2023-02-27 False B001309 Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2] Tim Burchett R TN 2 2023-02-27 False H001077 Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3] Clay Higgins R LA 3 2023-02-27 False S000250 Rep. Sessions, Pete [R-TX-17] PETE SESSIONS R TX 17 2023-02-27 False E000246 Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11] Chuck Edwards R NC 11 2023-02-27 False L000266 Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2] Jake LaTurner R KS 2 2023-02-27 False G000565 Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9] Paul Gosar R AZ A. 9 2023-02-27 False F000478 Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7] Russell Fry R SC 7 2023-02-27 False M001136 Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9] Lisa McClain R MI C. 9 2023-02-27 False G000596 Rep. Greene, Marjorie Taylor [R-GA-14] Marjorie Greene R GA Taylor 14 2023-02-27 False 2023-03-02T20:36:00Z H.R. 140, Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act https://www.cbo.gov/publication/58971 As ordered reported by the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability on February 28, 2023 Government Operations and Politics Employment discrimination and employee rights 2023-03-02T20:30:28Z First Amendment rights 2023-03-02T20:30:28Z Government employee pay, benefits, personnel management 2023-03-02T20:30:28Z Internet, web applications, social media 2023-03-02T20:30:28Z Government Operations and Politics 2023-01-19T14:30:31Z

00 2023-01-09 Introduced in House 2023-03-07T20:43:57Z 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).

07 2023-03-02 Reported to House 2023-03-17T10:04:21Z 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 censor a private entity; or (2) engaging in censorship of a private entity while on duty, wearing a uniform, or using official government property. The bill provides certain exceptions for law enforcement, subject to specified reporting requirements. Employees are subject to disciplinary action, civil penalties, or both for violations. The bill defines censor or censorship to mean influencing or coercing, or directing another to influence or coerce, for the removal of lawful speech, the addition of disclaimers, or the restriction of access with respect to any interactive computer service (e.g., social media).

53 2023-03-09 Passed House 2023-03-17T14:49:17Z 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 censor a private entity; or (2) engaging in censorship of a private entity while on duty, wearing a uniform, or using official government property. The bill provides certain exceptions for law enforcement, subject to specified reporting requirements. Employees are subject to disciplinary action, civil penalties, or both for violations. The bill defines censor or censorship to mean influencing or coercing, or directing another to influence or coerce, for the removal of lawful speech, the addition of disclaimers, or the restriction of access with respect to any interactive computer service (e.g., social media).

Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act Display Title 45 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2024-07-24T15:18:14Z Short Titles from RFS (Referred to Senate) bill text 255 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2024-07-24T15:17:28Z S Senate Referred in Senate RFS Short Title(s) as Passed House 104 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2024-05-24T13:42:14Z H House Engrossed in House EH Short Title(s) as Reported to House 102 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2024-05-24T13:41:25Z H House Reported in House RH Short Title(s) as Introduced 101 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2024-05-24T13:37:17Z Introduced in House IH Official Title as Introduced 6 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. 2024-03-18T20:25:14Z Introduced in House IH 109 118 HAMDT An amendment numbered 10 printed in House Report 118-7 to add a findings section that states that inspectors general should not less than annually for the next seven years publicly report the number of complaints and tips received, the number of investigations opened, and statistics on how investigations were managed and their disposition by that inspector general related to compliance with the underlying bill and the amendments made by the underlying bill. 2024-03-18T20:09:20Z 2023-03-09 On agreeing to the Rose amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote. 12:33:41 R000612 Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] John Rose R TN W. 6 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2025-05-27 6 2023-03-09 12:33:41 On agreeing to the Rose amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 12:25:00 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Rose. (consideration: CR H1220-1221; text: CR H1220) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-09 12:25:00 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Rose.(consideration: CR H1220-1221; text: CR H1220) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-09 12:33:41 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-09 12:33:41 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Rose amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 108 118 HAMDT An amendment numbered 9 printed in House Report 118-7 to require mandatory annual training on the requirements of the underlying bill. 2024-03-18T20:09:20Z 2023-03-09 On agreeing to the Rose amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote. 12:24:42 R000612 Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6] John Rose R TN W. 6 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2025-05-27 6 2023-03-09 12:24:42 On agreeing to the Rose amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 12:14:03 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Rose. (consideration: CR H1219-1220; text: CR H1219) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2023-03-09 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-09 12:14:03 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Rose.(consideration: CR H1219-1220; text: CR H1219) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-09 12:24:42 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Rose amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-09 12:24:42 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 107 118 HAMDT An amendment numbered 8 printed in House Report 118-7 to revise the civil penalty for senior government officials to be $50,000. 2024-03-18T20:09:20Z 2023-03-08 On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote. 17:18:21 O000175 Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] Andrew Ogles R TN 5 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2025-05-27 6 2023-03-08 17:18:21 On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 17:12:08 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Ogles. (consideration: CR H1194; text: CR H1194) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 17:12:08 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Ogles.(consideration: CR H1194; text: CR H1194) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 17:18:21 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 17:18:21 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 106 118 HAMDT 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. 2024-03-18T20:09:20Z 2023-03-08 On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote. 17:11:44 O000175 Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5] Andrew Ogles R TN 5 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2025-05-27 6 2023-03-08 17:11:44 On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 17:06:07 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Ogles. (consideration: CR H1193-1194; text: CR H1193) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 17:06:07 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Ogles.(consideration: CR H1193-1194; text: CR H1193) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 17:11:44 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 17:11:44 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 105 118 HAMDT An amendment numbered 6 printed in House Report 118-7 to strike section 2(e). 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). 2024-03-18T20:09:20Z 2023-03-08 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 221 (Roll no. 139). 18:21:27 Roll no. 139 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll139.xml J000032 Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18] SHEILA JACKSON LEE D TX 18 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2025-05-27 7 2023-03-08 18:21:27 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 221 (Roll no. 139). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 139 House 118 2023-03-08T23:21:27Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll139.xml 2023-03-08 16:56:19 Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. (consideration: CR H1192-1193, H1197; text: CR H1192) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:56:19 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee.(consideration: CR H1192-1193, H1197; text: CR H1192) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 18:21:27 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 139 House 118 2023-03-08T23:21:27Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll139.xml 2023-03-08 18:21:27 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 139 House 118 2023-03-08T23:21:27Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll139.xml 2023-03-08 18:21:27 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 221 (Roll no. 139). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 139 House 118 2023-03-08T23:21:27Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll139.xml 104 118 HAMDT An amendment numbered 5 printed in House Report 118-7 to clarify enforcement of obscene matters not protected by the First Amendment. 2024-03-18T20:09:20Z 2023-03-08 On agreeing to the Good (VA) amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. 16:55:43 G000595 Rep. Good, Bob [R-VA-5] Bob Good R VA 5 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2025-05-27 6 2023-03-08 16:55:43 On agreeing to the Good (VA) amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 16:48:03 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Good (VA). (consideration: CR H1191; text: CR H1191) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:48:03 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Good (VA).(consideration: CR H1191; text: CR H1191) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:55:43 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:55:43 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Good (VA) amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 103 118 HAMDT An amendment numbered 4 printed in House Report 118-7 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. 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. 2024-03-18T20:09:20Z 2023-03-08 On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 223 (Roll no. 138). 18:16:22 Roll no. 138 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll138.xml P000605 Rep. Perry, Scott [R-PA-10] Scott Perry R PA 10 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2025-05-27 7 2023-03-08 18:16:22 On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 223 (Roll no. 138). Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 138 House 118 2023-03-08T23:16:22Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll138.xml 2023-03-08 16:38:20 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Perry. (consideration: CR H1189-1191, H1196-1197; text: CR H1190) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:38:20 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Perry.(consideration: CR H1189-1191, H1196-1197; text: CR H1190) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 18:16:22 House amendment not agreed to: On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 223 (Roll no. 138). Floor 73000 9 Library of Congress 138 House 118 2023-03-08T23:16:22Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll138.xml 2023-03-08 18:16:22 Amendment failed in Committee of the Whole NotUsed 77000 9 Library of Congress 138 House 118 2023-03-08T23:16:22Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll138.xml 2023-03-08 18:16:22 Roll call votes on amendments in House Floor 75000 9 Library of Congress 138 House 118 2023-03-08T23:16:22Z 1 https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll138.xml 102 118 HAMDT An amendment numbered 3 printed in House Report 118-7 to ensure that law enforcement can only take action against unlawful speech. 2024-03-18T20:09:20Z 2023-03-08 On agreeing to the Bishop (NC) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. 16:36:49 B001311 Rep. Bishop, Dan [R-NC-8] Dan Bishop R NC 8 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2025-05-27 6 2023-03-08 16:36:49 On agreeing to the Bishop (NC) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 16:27:14 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Bishop (NC). (consideration: CR H1188-1189; text: CR H1188-1189) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:27:14 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Bishop (NC).(consideration: CR H1188-1189; text: CR H1188-1189) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:36:49 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:36:49 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Bishop (NC) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 101 118 HAMDT 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. 2024-03-18T20:09:20Z 2023-03-08 On agreeing to the Comer amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. 16:26:55 C001108 Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1] James Comer R KY 1 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2025-05-27 6 2023-03-08 16:26:55 On agreeing to the Comer amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 16:18:51 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Comer. (consideration: CR H1187-1188; text: CR H1187) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:18:51 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Comer.(consideration: CR H1187-1188; text: CR H1187) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:26:55 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:26:55 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Comer amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 100 118 HAMDT 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. 2024-03-18T20:09:20Z 2023-03-08 On agreeing to the Clyde amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. 16:18:28 C001116 Rep. Clyde, Andrew S. [R-GA-9] Andrew Clyde R GA S. 9 2023-03-08T05:00:00Z House of Representatives 118 HR House H 140 Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act 2025-05-27 6 2023-03-08 16:18:28 On agreeing to the Clyde amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor H32111 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 16:08:36 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Clyde. (consideration: CR H1186-1187; text: CR H1186) Floor H3A100 2 House floor actions 2023-03-08 House amendment offered Floor 71000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:08:36 House amendment offered/reported by: Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Clyde.(consideration: CR H1186-1187; text: CR H1186) NotUsed 71500 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:18:28 House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Clyde amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote. Floor 72000 9 Library of Congress 2023-03-08 16:18:28 Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole NotUsed 76000 9 Library of Congress Referred in Senate 2023-03-14T04:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr140rfs/xml/BILLS-118hr140rfs.xml Engrossed in House 2023-03-09T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr140eh/xml/BILLS-118hr140eh.xml Reported in House 2023-03-02T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr140rh/xml/BILLS-118hr140rh.xml Introduced in House 2023-01-09T05:00:00Z https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/BILLS-118hr140ih/xml/BILLS-118hr140ih.xml 2023-03-14 Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs. text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain. 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