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Bill or resolution detail

HR 9448

Free Speech Defense Act

Congress117th
Origin chamberHOUSE
Current statusReferred
Record identity

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IntroducedDec 7, 2022
Status dateDec 8, 2022
Policy areaGovernment Operations and Politics

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

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MemberPartyRoleSources
Andrew S. ClydeRepublican PartyPRIMARY
Andy BiggsRepublican PartyCOSPONSOR
Barry MooreRepublican PartyCOSPONSOR
Brian BabinRepublican PartyCOSPONSOR
Doug LaMalfaRepublican PartyCOSPONSOR
James ComerRepublican PartyCOSPONSOR
Madison CawthornRepublican PartyCOSPONSOR
Mary E. MillerRepublican PartyCOSPONSOR
Matt GaetzRepublican PartyCOSPONSOR
Randy K. Weber, Sr.Republican PartyCOSPONSOR
Thomas MassieRepublican PartyCOSPONSOR
Official chronology

Actions

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Dec 8, 2022 · Committee

Referred to the Subcommittee on Oversight, Management, and Accountability.

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Dec 7, 2022 · IntroReferral

Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Reform, and Homeland Security, 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.

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