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Search Results: keywords:"freedom of speech"

S. 4106 — To affirm and protect the First Amendment rights of students and student organizations at public institutions of higher education.
April 10, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:2,477
S. 4106 aims to protect the First Amendment rights of students and student organizations at public colleges and universities. The bill introduces rules to ensure that student organizations are not unfairly denied recognition, funding, or opportunities for expression based on...
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S. 4106 is a bill that helps make sure students and their groups at public universities can speak freely and aren't treated unfairly just because of what they believe or say. It also says that if someone's rights are not respected, they can go to court for help.
S. RES. 847 — Honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.
September 24, 2024
Status:Agreed to Senate
Congress:118
Words:264
S. RES. 847 is a Senate resolution that honors Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was murdered in a hate crime in Illinois. It highlights the tragedy of losing Wadee to hate and calls for elected officials and media to avoid dehumanizing rhetoric. The...
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S. RES. 847 is a special message from the Senate to remember Wadee, a little boy who was hurt because of who he was. They say being mean because someone is different is not okay, and everyone should be nice and fair to each other.
H. R. 4848 — To provide for a right of action against Federal employees for violations of First Amendment rights.
July 11, 2024
Status:Reported in House
Congress:118
Words:753
H.R. 4848, titled the “Censorship Accountability Act,” aims to create a legal right for people to take action against federal employees who violate First Amendment rights. If a federal employee, who is not the President or Vice President, unlawfully restricts a citizen's freedom of speech,...
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H.R. 4848, the “Censorship Accountability Act,” is a plan to let people complain in court if a government worker (but not the President or Vice President) unfairly stops them from speaking freely. If someone wins their case, they might get help to pay for their lawyer, but the U.S. government doesn’t have to pay these costs.
H. RES. 1274 — Responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Article 23 of the Basic Law, by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024.
June 03, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:488
H. RES. 1274 is a resolution from the U.S. House of Representatives expressing concerns about the new Safeguarding National Security Ordinance introduced in Hong Kong. This ordinance, passed under Article 23 of the Basic Law, is seen as a further erosion of democratic...
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The U.S. House of Representatives made a statement that they're worried about a new law in Hong Kong that could take away people's freedoms. They want to support the people there and ask the leaders to make sure everyone can speak freely without fear.
H. RES. 1211 — Condemning the violent, anti-American and anti-Israel protests that are occurring on campuses of institutions of higher education nationwide.
May 08, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:218
H. RES. 1211 is a resolution presented in the House of Representatives condemning violent protests that are perceived as anti-American and anti-Israel, happening on college campuses across the United States. The resolution acknowledges the protests as a reaction to Israel's...
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This is a message from some lawmakers saying they don't like the scary protests happening at colleges where people are saying mean things about the United States and Israel. They also thank people who tried to keep the American flag safe during these protests.
H. RES. 1277 — Responding to the promulgation of the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance, under Article 23 of the Basic Law, by the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government on March 19, 2024.
June 04, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:467
H. RES. 1277 is a resolution by the U.S. House of Representatives responding to the actions of the Hong Kong government in passing the Safeguarding National Security Ordinance. This law, also known as the "Article 23 legislation," is seen as a threat to freedom of speech and democracy in Hong...
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The U.S. House of Representatives made a statement that they believe a new law in Hong Kong is unfair because it might stop people from speaking freely. They want the U.S. President to consider using rules to punish people who are hurting these freedoms and want countries to help keep Hong Kong's democracy safe.
H. R. 9102 — To amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prohibit students convicted of hate crimes for conduct that occurred during a campus protest from being eligible for student loans or loan forgiveness.
July 23, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:377
H. R. 9102 aims to amend the Higher Education Act of 1965 to prevent students who are convicted of hate crimes that occur during campus protests from being eligible for student loans or loan forgiveness. The bill specifies that such students will lose eligibility for any...
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H. R. 9102 is a law idea that says if a student does something really mean during a protest at their school and gets in big trouble for it, they can't use certain types of school money help anymore. This means they can’t get money to pay back loans or ask for their loans to be forgiven.
H. RES. 1300 — Condemning campus protest backers.
June 13, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:234
H. RES. 1300 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives during the 118th Congress, which condemns the actions of campus protesters who have disrupted educational activities in colleges across the United States. The resolution highlights concerns about the protesters' violent...
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H. RES. 1300 is a suggestion from the people in charge that says some students were too rough and mean during their protests at schools, and they want to check if anyone outside the country is causing trouble. They also don't want politicians to take money from people who help the students protest.
H. R. 9850 — To protect and promote American values abroad, including the rights of freedom of speech and freedom of expression enshrined in the United States Constitution and the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights, through the use of foreign assistance and by assuring U.S. law enforcement does not cooperate in censorship abroad.
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September 25, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:1,564
H.R. 9850 is a bill that aims to stop the U.S. from supporting or participating in censorship of lawful online speech abroad. It emphasizes the rights to freedom of speech and expression globally and prohibits foreign aid from going to entities that engage in online...
Simple Explanation
H.R. 9850 is a bill that tries to stop the U.S. from helping countries that block or control what people say online, making sure everyone can speak freely on the internet.
H. R. 6090 — An Act To provide for the consideration of a definition of antisemitism set forth by the International Holocaust Remembrance Alliance for the enforcement of Federal antidiscrimination laws concerning education programs or activities, and for other purposes.
May 02, 2024
Status:Received in Senate
Congress:118
Words:969
H.R. 6090, also known as the “Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023,” aims to enhance the enforcement of federal antidiscrimination laws related to education by acknowledging antisemitism as a form of discrimination. The bill emphasizes the significance of using the...
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H.R. 6090 is a bill that wants teachers and schools to use a special definition of "antisemitism," or being unfair to Jewish people, to make sure everyone is treated nicely and fairly, just like the law says they should. This bill also makes sure this doesn't stop anyone from saying what they believe is true.
S. RES. 589 — Honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.
March 14, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:267
The resolution, S. RES. 589, presented in the Senate on March 14, 2024, honors Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was tragically killed in Illinois due to a hate crime targeting his Palestinian-Muslim identity. The resolution emphasizes the harmful impact of...
Simple Explanation
The bill says that people should be nice and not hurt others just because they are different, like how a little boy named Wadee was hurt in Illinois for being Palestinian and Muslim. It reminds everyone to be truthful and kind, and that America doesn't like meanness or unfairness.
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...
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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.
H. CON. RES. 99 — Honoring Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy, murdered as a victim of a hate crime for his Palestinian-Muslim identity, in the State of Illinois.
March 15, 2024
Status:Introduced in House
Congress:118
Words:309
H. CON. RES. 99 is a resolution introduced in the House of Representatives to honor Wadee Alfayoumi, a 6-year-old Palestinian-American boy who was tragically murdered in a hate crime motivated by anti-Muslim and anti-Palestinian sentiments. The resolution highlights the need...
Simple Explanation
This is a special plan from some grown-ups in the government to remember a young boy, Wadee, who was hurt because of mean actions calling it a hate crime. The plan says that everyone should tell the truth kindly, be nice to people who wear different clothes for their religion, and always stop mean actions from happening.
S. 3890 — To prohibit certain off-post demonstrations.
March 07, 2024
Status:Introduced in Senate
Congress:118
Words:322
S. 3890, titled the "Prohibiting Certain Off-Post Demonstrations Act of 2024," aims to restrict members of the United States Armed Forces from participating in off-post demonstrations under specific conditions. These conditions include being on duty, being in a foreign...
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S. 3890 is a bill that tries to stop soldiers from going to certain protest gatherings when they're working or in other specific situations. If they break this rule, they could get into trouble with their military bosses.

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