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[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 7 (Monday, January 9, 2023)][House]From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]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]
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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.
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- 2023-03-14
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Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee
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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.
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- 2023-03-09
16:40:42
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
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Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
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2023-03-09T21:40:42Z
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16:32:17
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 140).
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2023-03-09T21:32:17Z
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- 2023-03-09
16:00:51
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1230-1232)
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- 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.
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- 2023-03-09
12:37:58
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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- 2023-03-09
12:36:36
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H1221)
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- 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.
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- 2023-03-09
12:34:43
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 2023-03-09
12:12:58
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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- 2023-03-09
12:12:45
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1219-1221)
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- 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.
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- 2023-03-08
18:22:39
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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- 2023-03-08
18:22:05
Mr. Comer moved that the committee rise.
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- 2023-03-08
18:10:57
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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- 2023-03-08
18:10:17
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1196-1198)
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- 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.
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- 2023-03-08
17:19:35
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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- 2023-03-08
17:18:47
Mr. Comer moved that the Committee rise.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 2023-03-08
15:15:21
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 140.
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- 2023-03-08
15:15:12
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Flood to act as Chairman of the Committee.
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- 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.
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- 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.
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- 2023-03-08
15:14:39
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1180-1194; text: CR H1185-1186)
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- 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.
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- 2023-03-02
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.
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- 2023-03-02
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
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Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.
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- 2023-02-28
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Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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- 2023-01-09
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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- 2023-01-09
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Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1]
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Comer
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KY
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N
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Rep. Jordan, Jim [R-OH-4]
Jim
Jordan
R
OH
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2023-01-09
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Rep. McMorris Rodgers, Cathy [R-WA-5]
Cathy
Rodgers
R
WA
McMorris
5
2023-01-09
True
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Rep. Grothman, Glenn [R-WI-6]
Glenn
Grothman
R
WI
6
2023-02-01
False
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Rep. Biggs, Andy [R-AZ-5]
Andy
Biggs
R
AZ
5
2023-02-27
False
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Rep. Langworthy, Nicholas A. [R-NY-23]
Nicholas
Langworthy
R
NY
A.
23
2023-02-27
False
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Rep. Mace, Nancy [R-SC-1]
Nancy
Mace
R
SC
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2023-02-27
False
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Rep. Luna, Anna Paulina [R-FL-13]
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Luna
R
FL
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2023-02-27
False
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Rep. Burchett, Tim [R-TN-2]
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Burchett
R
TN
2
2023-02-27
False
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Rep. Higgins, Clay [R-LA-3]
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Higgins
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LA
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2023-02-27
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TX
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2023-02-27
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Rep. Edwards, Chuck [R-NC-11]
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Edwards
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NC
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2023-02-27
False
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Rep. LaTurner, Jake [R-KS-2]
Jake
LaTurner
R
KS
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2023-02-27
False
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Rep. Gosar, Paul A. [R-AZ-9]
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Gosar
R
AZ
A.
9
2023-02-27
False
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Rep. Fry, Russell [R-SC-7]
Russell
Fry
R
SC
7
2023-02-27
False
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Rep. McClain, Lisa C. [R-MI-9]
Lisa
McClain
R
MI
C.
9
2023-02-27
False
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Greene
R
GA
Taylor
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2023-02-27
False
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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).

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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
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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.
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2023-03-09
On agreeing to the Rose amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
12:33:41
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Rep. Rose, John W. [R-TN-6]
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TN
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2023-03-09T05:00:00Z
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140

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- 2023-03-09
12:33:41
On agreeing to the Rose amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
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- 2023-03-09
12:25:00
Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Rose. (consideration: CR H1220-1221; text: CR H1220)
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- 2023-03-09
House amendment offered
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- 2023-03-09
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- 2023-03-09
12:33:41
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
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- 2023-03-09
12:33:41
House amendment agreed to: On agreeing to the Rose amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
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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
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TN
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2023-03-09T05:00:00Z
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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
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House floor actions
- 2023-03-09
12:14:03
Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Rose. (consideration: CR H1219-1220; text: CR H1219)
Floor
H3A100
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House floor actions
- 2023-03-09
House amendment offered
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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
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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.
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72000
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Library of Congress
- 2023-03-09
12:24:42
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
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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
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R
TN
5
2023-03-08T05:00:00Z
House of Representatives
118
HR
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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
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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
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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
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9
Library of Congress
- 2023-03-08
17:18:21
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
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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
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Rep. Ogles, Andrew [R-TN-5]
Andrew
Ogles
R
TN
5
2023-03-08T05:00:00Z
House of Representatives
118
HR
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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
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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)
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Library of Congress
- 2023-03-08
17:11:44
Amendment agreed to Committee of the Whole
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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.
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72000
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Library of Congress
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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.
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