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Accountability for Government Censorship Act

USA118th CongressHR-1162| House 
| Updated: 2/28/2023
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Pete Sessions (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Accountability for Government Censorship Act This bill requires federal agencies to report any actions taken to suppress lawful speech on privately owned or operated platforms, including interactive computer services (e.g., social media). Agencies must report actions taken within the last five years to (1) remove or suppress lawful speech, (2) add disclaimers, information, or other alerts to lawful speech; or (3) remove or restrict access to a platform. Agencies must include specified details about these actions, including the names of the employees involved and the legal authority for taking the action.
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Timeline
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.


  • February 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.


  • February 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

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Accountability for Government Censorship Act

USA118th CongressHR-1162| House 
| Updated: 2/28/2023
Accountability for Government Censorship Act This bill requires federal agencies to report any actions taken to suppress lawful speech on privately owned or operated platforms, including interactive computer services (e.g., social media). Agencies must report actions taken within the last five years to (1) remove or suppress lawful speech, (2) add disclaimers, information, or other alerts to lawful speech; or (3) remove or restrict access to a platform. Agencies must include specified details about these actions, including the names of the employees involved and the legal authority for taking the action.
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Timeline
Feb 24, 2023
Introduced in House
Feb 24, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
  • February 24, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • February 24, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.


  • February 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.


  • February 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Scott Perry

Scott Perry

Republican Representative

Pennsylvania

Cosponsors (1)
Pete Sessions (Republican)

Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional oversightFederal officialsFirst Amendment rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementGovernment information and archivesGovernment studies and investigations