Bill or resolution detail
HR 140
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
Record identity
Official facts
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Lifecycle
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Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Effective May 27, 2025Entity 118-hr-140
Official sponsorship relationships
Sponsors and cosponsors
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| Member | Party | Role | Sources |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Comer | Republican Party | PRIMARY | |
| Andy Biggs | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Anna Paulina Luna | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Cathy McMorris Rodgers | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Chuck Edwards | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Clay Higgins | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Glenn Grothman | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jake LaTurner | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Jim Jordan | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Lisa C. McClain | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Marjorie Taylor Greene | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Nancy Mace | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Nicholas A. Langworthy | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Paul A. Gosar | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Pete Sessions | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Russell Fry | Republican Party | COSPONSOR | |
| Tim Burchett | Republican Party | COSPONSOR |
Official chronology
Actions
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Mar 14, 2023 · IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 10.
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1230-1232)
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 140).
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1219-1221)
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H1221)
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 9.
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 140.
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Mar 9, 2023 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 140, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit the bill and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Landsman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 5.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 1.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1196-1198)
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 199 and Rule XVIII.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 7.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No.4.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 140.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NC) amendment No. 3.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
Mr. Comer moved that the Committee rise.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Comer amendment No. 2.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 6.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1180-1194; text: CR H1185-1186)
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
Mr. Comer moved that the committee rise.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 8.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
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Mar 8, 2023 · Floor
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Flood to act as Chairman of the Committee.
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Mar 7, 2023 · Floor
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 199 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
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Mar 2, 2023 · Calendars
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
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Mar 2, 2023 · Committee
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.
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Feb 28, 2023 · Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
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Feb 28, 2023 · Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
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Jan 9, 2023 · IntroReferral
Introduced in House
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Jan 9, 2023 · IntroReferral
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Official text changes
Amendments
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Copied official fact109On Agreeing To The Rose Amendment (A010) Agreed To By Voice Vote.
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Copied official fact108On Agreeing To The Rose Amendment (A009) Agreed To By Voice Vote.
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Copied official fact100On Agreeing To The Clyde Amendment (A001) Agreed To By Voice Vote.
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Copied official fact104On Agreeing To The Good (VA) Amendment (A005) Agreed To By Voice Vote.
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Copied official fact101On Agreeing To The Comer Amendment (A002) Agreed To By Voice Vote.
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Copied official fact107On Agreeing To The Ogles Amendment (A008) Agreed To By Voice Vote.
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Copied official fact106On Agreeing To The Ogles Amendment (A007) Agreed To By Voice Vote.
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Copied official fact102On Agreeing To The Bishop (NC) Amendment (A003) Agreed To By Voice Vote.
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Copied official fact103On Agreeing To The Perry Amendment (A004) Failed By Recorded Vote: 207 223 (Roll No. 138).
Amendment sought to ensure that federal employees entering into collective bargaining agreements using taxpayer funded time (Section 7131) are prohibited from engaging in censorship of private entities.
Copied official fact105On Agreeing To The Jackson Lee Amendment (A006) Failed By Recorded Vote: 209 221 (Roll No. 139).
Amendment sought to strike subsection (e) within the Prohibition on Federal employee censorship which states while using any information system or information technology (as defined under section 11101 of title 40).
Referral and jurisdiction
Committees
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| Committee | Chamber | Relationship | Source |
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| Oversight and Government Reform Committeehsgo00 | HOUSE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
| Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committeessga00 | SENATE | REFERRED | Official relationship ↗ |
Official roll calls
Votes
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