House Bill 7300
116th Congress(2019-2020)
Defund Executive Orders that Suppress Free Speech Act
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jun 22, 2020
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Bill
Bill
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Bill Number
7300
Congress
116
Policy Area
Science, Technology, Communications
Science, Technology, Communications
Primary focus of measure is natural sciences, space exploration, research policy and funding, research and development, STEM education, scientific cooperation and communication; technology policies, telecommunication, information technology; digital media, journalism. Measures concerning scientific education may fall under Education policy area.
No House votes have been held for this bill.
Summary
Defund Executive Orders that Suppress Free Speech Act
This bill prohibits the use of federal funds for implementing Executive Order 13925, which, among other things, directs the National Telecommunications and Information Administration to file a petition requesting that the Federal Communications Commission propose regulations to clarify the exemption from civil liability that interactive computer services (e.g., social media sites) receive for their moderation of third party content.
June 22, 2020
06/22/2020
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Oversight and Reform, 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.
06/22/2020
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Feb 9, 2022 12:11:02 AM