What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is HRES 199.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-07.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: https://www.congress.gov/118/bills/hres199/BILLS-118hres199eh.htm

Where is the official voting record?

The official roll call vote is recorded at: https://clerk.house.gov/evs/2023/roll135.xml

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4].

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: On agreeing to the resolution, as amended Agreed to by recorded vote: 216 - 206 (Roll No. 135).

Analysis and Potential Impact of HRES 199

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Congressional Debate: Censorship, US Waters, COVID-19 Origin

Q: What are the main provisions?

Key points include: Restricting federal employees from censoring viewpoints, potentially strengthening free speech. Revising the definition of "Waters of the United States," which could affect environmental protection and land use regulations. Requiring declassification of COVID-19 origin information, potentially increasing transparency and public data access.

This document sets the rules for House of Representatives debate on three key issues. These include prohibiting federal employees from censoring viewpoints, revising the definition of "Waters of the United States," and declassifying information on COVID-19's origin. Citizens should follow these debates as they may impact free speech, environmental protection, and access to public information.

Key points

Restricting federal employees from censoring viewpoints, potentially strengthening free speech.

Revising the definition of "Waters of the United States," which could affect environmental protection and land use regulations.

Requiring declassification of COVID-19 origin information, potentially increasing transparency and public data access.

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VOTING RESULTS

2023-03-08

For 216

Against 206

Abstain 0

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Status:

Adopted

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Additional Information

Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) to amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.

Print number: HRES 199

Sponsor: Rep. Massie, Thomas [R-KY-4]

Process start date: 2023-03-07

Voting date: 2023-03-08

Meeting no: 1

Voting no: 135

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