Search Results: keywords:"public safety exception"

  • H. R. 418 — To require the head of an agency to issue and sign any rule issued by that agency, and for other purposes.
    Status:Introduced in House
    Words:658

    H.R. 418, known as the "Ensuring Accountability in Agency Rulemaking Act," requires that any rules created by a U.S. government agency must be issued and signed by a person appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate. There are exceptions if adhering to this requirement would...

    Simple Explanation

    The bill says that if a government agency makes a new rule, a big boss, chosen by the President and approved by the Senate, must sign it to make sure everyone knows who is responsible. If there’s a danger to safety or security, they can skip this step, but they have to explain why, and someone else will check to make sure the rules are followed.

  • H. R. 8838 — To prohibit agencies from taking certain action relating to social media companies, and for other purposes.
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    Status:Introduced in House
    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.