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A resolution expressing that any attempt by foreign entities to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons shall be opposed.

USA119th CongressSRES-567| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Cruz (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution declares the Senate's firm opposition to any efforts by foreign entities to censor or impose penalties on the constitutionally protected speech of United States persons. It asserts that freedom of speech is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of American society, essential for truth, accountability, and the expression of diverse viewpoints. The resolution specifically identifies the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) as a significant threat, arguing it attempts to force U.S. entities to undermine free speech. The Senate disapproves of the DSA's requirements for large platforms to remove certain speech, viewing these as an attempt to export censorship and limit the exercise of free speech by U.S. persons. It highlights the threat of substantial fines, such as those levied against X, for non-compliance with the DSA's content moderation demands, which are seen as conflicting with the sovereign duty of the United States Government to protect constitutional rights. Such actions, if unchecked, are believed to cause a chilling effect on free speech within the United States. Consequently, the Senate reaffirms its commitment to protecting both the commercial interests and free speech rights of United States persons. It commits to opposing any implementation of these disapproved activities and urges the administration to ensure swift and firm rejoinders to any foreign attempts to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

A resolution expressing that any attempt by foreign entities to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons shall be opposed.

USA119th CongressSRES-567| Senate 
| Updated: 12/17/2025
This resolution declares the Senate's firm opposition to any efforts by foreign entities to censor or impose penalties on the constitutionally protected speech of United States persons. It asserts that freedom of speech is a fundamental right and a cornerstone of American society, essential for truth, accountability, and the expression of diverse viewpoints. The resolution specifically identifies the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) as a significant threat, arguing it attempts to force U.S. entities to undermine free speech. The Senate disapproves of the DSA's requirements for large platforms to remove certain speech, viewing these as an attempt to export censorship and limit the exercise of free speech by U.S. persons. It highlights the threat of substantial fines, such as those levied against X, for non-compliance with the DSA's content moderation demands, which are seen as conflicting with the sovereign duty of the United States Government to protect constitutional rights. Such actions, if unchecked, are believed to cause a chilling effect on free speech within the United States. Consequently, the Senate reaffirms its commitment to protecting both the commercial interests and free speech rights of United States persons. It commits to opposing any implementation of these disapproved activities and urges the administration to ensure swift and firm rejoinders to any foreign attempts to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech.
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Timeline
Dec 17, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Dec 17, 2025
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
  • December 17, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 17, 2025
    Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Mike Lee

Mike Lee

Republican Senator

Utah

Cosponsors (1)
Ted Cruz (Republican)

Foreign Relations Committee

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