House Simple Resolution 142
117th Congress(2021-2022)
Condemning big tech's partisan censorship practices.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Feb 22, 2021
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Simple Resolution
Simple Resolution
A form of legislative measure introduced and potentially acted upon by only one congressional chamber and used for the regulation of business only within the chamber of origin. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.Res. or S.Res. Joint resolutions and concurrent resolutions are other types of resolutions.
Bill Number
142
Congress
117
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
This resolution condemns the banning and censorship of former President Donald Trump by specified social media platforms and technology companies, denounces censorship of conservative media accounts, and demands that these platforms and companies end their discriminatory practices and protect the principles of free speech.
February 22, 2021
02/23/2021
Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.
02/22/2021
Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.
02/22/2021
Introduced in House
Public Record
Record Updated
Jan 11, 2023 1:46:45 PM