Protecting Free Speech: Federal Employees Prohibited from Censorship
This act aims to protect citizens' freedom of speech by prohibiting federal employees from censoring lawful speech or advocating for its censorship by others. This means the government cannot influence what private companies publish online, unless it involves illegal content. It establishes clear rules and penalties for officials who violate these provisions, increasing transparency in government actions regarding free speech.
Key points
Federal employees are prohibited from using their official authority to censor lawful speech by private entities, even outside of normal duty hours.
Violations can result in penalties such as removal from employment, fines up to $1,000 (or $50,000 for senior officials), or a combination thereof.
Exceptions are made for legitimate law enforcement functions against unlawful speech, such as child pornography or human trafficking, with reporting requirements to Congress.
Mandatory annual training on these new rules will be provided to all federal employees, along with annual compliance reports.
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