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H. R. 9700 — To prohibit bilateral economic assistance, including assistance under the Foreign Assistance Act of 1961, to foreign governments that abridge the right to free speech that would be speech protected by the Constitution of the United States, and for other purposes.
September 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:627
H.R. 9700, introduced in the House of Representatives by Ms. Mace and Mr. Burchett, aims to stop bilateral economic aid to foreign governments that restrict free speech, as would be protected by the U.S. Constitution. The bill specifically forbids spending U.S. assistance funds on countries...
Simple Explanation
Imagine there's a rule that says if another country doesn’t allow people to say what they want, like they can in the U.S., then the U.S. will stop giving them money to help out. This bill wants to make sure those countries let people talk freely, just like we do!
H. RES. 1221 — Marking the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre and condemning the ongoing and often brutal suppression of human rights and basic freedoms by the Government of the People’s Republic of China and Chinese Communist Party, including in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region, and for other purposes.
May 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:773
H. RES. 1221 is a resolution that marks the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre and condemns the ongoing human rights abuses by the Government of the People's Republic of China and the Chinese Communist Party. It calls on the United States to urge China to stop censoring...
Simple Explanation
This paper is about remembering a very sad event in China from 35 years ago where many people got hurt for speaking up. It asks countries to tell China to be fair and let people be free and happy.
H. R. 8838 — To prohibit agencies from taking certain action relating to social media companies, and for other purposes.
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June 26, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:3,070
H.R. 8838, titled the "Free Speech Defense Act," aims to prevent U.S. federal agencies from regulating social media companies in ways that might limit free speech. The bill prohibits these agencies from requesting social media platforms to censor users or label content as misinformation...
Simple Explanation
The Free Speech Defense Act is a rule that stops the government from asking social media to censor what people say, except in very serious cases like when there's a danger. It also worries about the government getting free ads from social media, because it might break some laws.
H. RES. 1622 — Emphasizing the importance and power of distributed ledger technologies (DLT) to support democratic governance, human rights, internet freedom, and transparency.
December 19, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:374
H. RES. 1622 emphasizes the potential benefits of distributed ledger technologies (DLT), including blockchain, in enhancing democratic governance, human rights, transparency, and combating censorship. The resolution calls for U.S. government agencies to explore DLT...
Simple Explanation
This idea from Congress talks about using special computer systems, called distributed ledger technologies, to help make rules fair, protect people's rights, and keep things honest and open. They want everyone to work together to use these systems safely and fairly.
S. RES. 715 — Remembering the victims of the 1989 Tiananmen Square Massacre, and condemning the widespread repression against citizens, the transnational repression against activists and others individuals, and the systematic efforts to undermine human rights norms within and outside of the United Nations system by the People's Republic of China.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,446
S. RES. 715 is a resolution by the U.S. Senate marking the 35th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre and condemning ongoing human rights abuses by the People's Republic of China. The resolution expresses solidarity with the victims' families and calls for the Chinese...
Simple Explanation
The U.S. Senate wants to honor the people who were hurt in a big protest in China 35 years ago and to tell China to stop being mean to people who speak up. They also want the U.S. to help people who are trying to make things fairer in China and make sure China doesn't hide what happened.
S. 4619 — To revise sections 552, 1461, and 1462 of title 18, United States Code, and section 305 of the Tariff Act of 1930 (19 U.S.C. 1305), and for other purposes.
June 20, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:577
S. 4619, known as the "Stop Comstock Act," aims to amend certain sections of title 18 of the United States Code and the Tariff Act of 1930. The bill addresses the removal of terms related to "indecency" and "immorality," particularly in sections concerning obscene materials...
Simple Explanation
S. 4619, called the "Stop Comstock Act," tries to change some old, confusing rules about what kind of materials are okay to use or share by removing words like "indecent" and "immoral" to make the rules clearer and fairer.
S. RES. 857 — Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:362
The Senate Resolution 857 expresses concern about the growing issue of book bans and threats to freedom of expression in the United States. It highlights the importance of protecting the right to read and the diversity of perspectives in books, noting the negative impact of censorship on...
Simple Explanation
Senate Resolution 857 is about making sure people can read any book they want and hear different ideas. It wants everyone to have a special week to talk about why it's important to let people choose books for themselves and not to stop them from reading what they like.
H. RES. 1499 — Expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
September 24, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:487
H. RES. 1499 is a resolution that raises concerns about book bans and threats to freedom of expression in the U.S. It points out that such bans, often happening without proper guidelines, threaten the free exchange of ideas and the democratic fabric of society. The resolution...
Simple Explanation
In the United States, there's a concern about people trying to ban books, which means stopping others from reading them. This resolution is saying that everyone should have the freedom to read different books and ideas, and it asks schools and local leaders to make sure this freedom is protected.
H. R. 9605 — To provide that any foreign government official who engages in censorship of American speech is inadmissible and deportable.
September 16, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:354
H. R. 9605, titled the “No Censors on our Shores Act,” aims to make foreign government officials inadmissible and deportable if they engage in censorship of American speech while in the United States. The bill proposes changes to the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure...
Simple Explanation
This bill wants to make sure that if a person working for another country's government tries to stop Americans from speaking their minds while in the U.S., they can't come to or stay in America anymore.
S. 4859 — 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.
July 30, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:1,345
S. 4859, titled “Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act,” aims to prevent federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor speech protected by the First Amendment. It prohibits employees from using their authority to encourage online...
Simple Explanation
The bill wants to stop government workers from telling websites to change or hide what people say online, and if they do, people can sue them for doing it.

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