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FREE SPEECH Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5460| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett

Democratic Representative

Texas

Energy and Commerce Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill seeks to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from compelling any entity it regulates to conform its speech to the political ideology of a presidential administration. It explicitly states that the FCC may not issue rules or orders that would impose such a requirement on broadcasters, telecommunication companies, or other regulated entities. Furthermore, the legislation ensures that the FCC cannot use its approval processes, including those for mergers or acquisitions or any other required approvals, as a means to dictate the political alignment of an entity's speech. This measure is designed to protect the editorial independence and freedom of expression for all entities under the Commission's regulatory authority, preventing governmental influence over their content.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

Science, Technology, Communications

FREE SPEECH Act of 2025

USA119th CongressHR-5460| House 
| Updated: 9/18/2025
This bill seeks to prevent the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from compelling any entity it regulates to conform its speech to the political ideology of a presidential administration. It explicitly states that the FCC may not issue rules or orders that would impose such a requirement on broadcasters, telecommunication companies, or other regulated entities. Furthermore, the legislation ensures that the FCC cannot use its approval processes, including those for mergers or acquisitions or any other required approvals, as a means to dictate the political alignment of an entity's speech. This measure is designed to protect the editorial independence and freedom of expression for all entities under the Commission's regulatory authority, preventing governmental influence over their content.
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Timeline
Sep 18, 2025
Introduced in House
Sep 18, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
  • September 18, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • September 18, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
Jasmine Crockett

Jasmine Crockett

Democratic Representative

Texas

Energy and Commerce Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted