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This resolution expresses strong support for citizens of the United Kingdom, asserting that their rights to free speech and freedom of expression are under assault by UK officials. It highlights concerns that Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other officials are censoring, imprisoning, or punishing citizens for exercising these rights, citing the Online Safety Act as granting broad regulatory authority. The resolution notes specific incidents, including arrests for online comments and silent prayer, and states that British authorities arrest over 12,000 individuals annually for speech-related offenses. The House of Representatives explicitly disapproves of these actions by UK officials and condemns any attempts to extradite American citizens for exercising their constitutionally protected right to freedom of speech. It urges the Trump Administration to utilize all necessary resources, including tariffs, sanctions, and visa revocations , to hold accountable those UK officials deemed to be violating these fundamental rights. Furthermore, the resolution calls for the US to refuse recognition of any UK laws or orders that infringe upon freedom of speech and reaffirms the precedence of American citizens' constitutional rights.
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Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Expressing support for the citizens of the United Kingdom as they continue to face assaults on their rights to free speech and freedom of expression.
USA119th CongressHRES-1217| House
| Updated: 4/27/2026
This resolution expresses strong support for citizens of the United Kingdom, asserting that their rights to free speech and freedom of expression are under assault by UK officials. It highlights concerns that Prime Minister Keir Starmer and other officials are censoring, imprisoning, or punishing citizens for exercising these rights, citing the Online Safety Act as granting broad regulatory authority. The resolution notes specific incidents, including arrests for online comments and silent prayer, and states that British authorities arrest over 12,000 individuals annually for speech-related offenses. The House of Representatives explicitly disapproves of these actions by UK officials and condemns any attempts to extradite American citizens for exercising their constitutionally protected right to freedom of speech. It urges the Trump Administration to utilize all necessary resources, including tariffs, sanctions, and visa revocations , to hold accountable those UK officials deemed to be violating these fundamental rights. Furthermore, the resolution calls for the US to refuse recognition of any UK laws or orders that infringe upon freedom of speech and reaffirms the precedence of American citizens' constitutional rights.
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Timeline
Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Submitted in House
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.