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No Altering Public Comments: Government Websites Transparency

This bill aims to ensure that comments submitted by citizens to government agencies and published on their websites cannot be removed or altered. This means your opinions, except for those threatening security, will remain publicly accessible, increasing government transparency.
Key points
Government agencies are prohibited from removing or altering public comments on their websites.
Exceptions apply only to comments that are threatening or harm national security.
The act seeks to enhance transparency and the permanence of public feedback online.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4113
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2023-06-14
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

No Altering Public Comments Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HR_4113.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-06-14.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Government agencies are prohibited from removing or altering public comments on their websites.
  • Exceptions apply only to comments that are threatening or harm national security.
  • The act seeks to enhance transparency and the permanence of public feedback online.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-25.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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