FREEDOM OF SPEECH

Amendments

Contracts: prohibit use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict ability of consumers to communicate relative to goods or services that were the subject of the contract (S. 2044), S8638, S8639 [14DE]

Bills and resolutions

Contracts: prohibit use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict ability of consumers to communicate relative to goods or services that were the subject of the contract (see S. 2044), S6699 [16SE] (see H.R. 2110), H2653 [29AP]

Corporations: constitutional amendment to clarify application of the words people, person, or citizen in the Constitution to corporations, limited liability companies, or other corporate entities (see S.J. Res. 7), S772 [4FE] (see H.J. Res. 23), H480 [21JA]

——— constitutional amendment to exclude from rights given to natural persons and affirm power of Congress and States to regulate political contributions and expenditures (see H.J. Res. 48), H2498 [28AP]

Courts: create special motion to dismiss strategic lawsuits against public participation (SLAPP) (see H.R. 2304), H2957 [13MY]

Cuba: discontinue Radio Marti and Television Marti broadcasts (see H.R. 570), H639 [27JA]

Elections: constitutional amendment on contributions and expenditures intended to affect elections and establishment of a mandatory public financing system for Federal elections (see H.J. Res. 53), H3212 [14MY]

——— constitutional amendment permitting Congress and the States to establish limits on contributions and expenditures in elections for public office (see H.J. Res. 38), H1721 [17MR]

France: condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression (see S. Res. 29), S283 [20JA] (see H. Res. 31), H406 [14JA] (see H. Res. 37), H412 [16JA]

Freedom of the press: support in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemn violations and violence against journalists (see H. Res. 536), H8412 [19NO]

Internet: combat trade barriers that threaten maintenance of an open, global Internet or mandate unique technology standards as a condition of market access, and promote free flow of information (see H.R. 1307), H1612 [4MR]

Internet Governance Awareness Week: designate (see S. Res. 71), S833 [5FE]

IRS: prevent discriminatory misconduct against taxpayers by IRS officers and employees (see H.R. 1144), H1370 [26FE]

——— prohibit use of funds to target citizens for exercising any right guaranteed under the First Amendment of the Constitution (see S. 965), S2221 [15AP]

Taxation: permit churches and other houses of worship to engage in political campaigns (see H.R. 153), H41 [6JA]

Turkey: urge respect for human rights and freedom of expression, including online or in social media, and reaffirm U.S. relationship (see H. Res. 279), H3506 [20MY]

Vietnam: promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law (see H.R. 2140), H2767 [30AP]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (see H.R. 69), H38 [6JA]

Cost Estimates

Consumer Review Freedom Act (S. 2044): CBO, S8539 [9DE]

Letters

Consumer Review Freedom Act: Keith Hall, CBO, S8539 [9DE]

Remarks in House

China: influence of U.S.-China educational partnerships on academic freedom, E999 [7JY]

Constitutional amendments: anniversary of ratification of first ten amendments, H9323 [15DE]

Constitution—U.S.: reaffirm commitment to constitutional protection, H4536 [18JN]

France: condemn terrorist attack on offices of Charlie Hebdo (French publication), H111, H112, H113, H141 [8JA]

——— condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression (H. Res. 37), H416–H418 [20JA]

Freedom of the press: support in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemn violations and violence against journalists (H. Res. 536), H9318–H9321 [15DE]

Internet: affirm U.S. policy to preserve and advance the multistakeholder governance model, H4550 [23JN]

Rwanda: condemn efforts to suppress activities of domestic and international human rights groups, E787 [21MY]

Thailand: express concern about threats to freedom of the press and expression, E472 [13AP]

Turkey: express concern about threats to freedom of the press and expression, condemn actions of suppression, harassment, and threats to journalists, and promote free flow of information, E136 [30JA]

Vietnam: human rights violations, H4966 [9JY]

——— promote freedom, human rights, and the rule of law (H.R. 2140), E941 [23JN]

Vietnamese Conflict: recognize anniversary of end of war and call for continued political, religious, and economic reform, E637 [30AP]

Yousafzai, Malala: award Congressional Gold Medal (H.R. 69), E828 [3JN]

Remarks in Senate

Contracts: prohibit use of certain clauses in form contracts that restrict ability of consumers to communicate relative to goods or services that were the subject of the contract (S. 2044), S8539 [9DE], S8639 [14DE]

Ecuador: allegations of intimidation of journalists and news media, S6596 [10SE]

FCC: restore rules relative to open Internet and broadband industry practices, S169 [13JA]

France: condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression (S. Res. 29), S300 [20JA], S635 [29JA]

Human rights: call for release of political prisoners, S7260 [8OC]

Internet Governance Awareness Week: designate (S. Res. 71), S842 [5FE]

IRS: prohibit use of funds to target citizens for exercising any right guaranteed under the First Amendment of the Constitution (S. 965), S2223 [15AP]

Supreme Court: decision in Citizens United v. FEC on corporate political contributions used for political speech, S365 [21JA], S409 [22JA], S6881 [22SE], S8061 [18NO]

Turkey: express concern about threats to freedom of the press and expression, condemn actions of suppression, harassment, and threats to journalists, and promote free flow of information, S1525 [16MR]

Reports filed

Consumer Review Freedom Act: Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation (Senate) (S. 2044) (S. Rept. 114–175), S8492 [8DE]

Texts of

H. Res. 37, condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, France, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression, H416 [20JA]

H. Res. 536, support freedom of the press in Latin America and the Caribbean and condemn violations and violence against journalists, H9318 [15DE]

S. 2044, Consumer Review Freedom Act, S8639 [14DE]

S. Res. 29, condemn terrorist attacks in Paris, France, offer condolences to families of the victims, express solidarity with the people of France, and reaffirm fundamental freedom of expression, S290 [20JA]

S. Res. 71, Internet Governance Awareness Week, S841 [5FE]