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Prohibiting Funding for Entities Engaged in Censorship of Citizen Speech

This act aims to prohibit the federal government from using public funds to contract with or grant awards to entities that assess the credibility or demonetize domestic media and other information outlets based on their lawful speech. This means organizations that attempt to evaluate whether someone's speech is misinformation will not be able to receive government money, which is intended to protect citizens' freedom of speech.
Key points
The federal government will be prohibited from funding companies or non-profit organizations that rate the credibility of media or other entities based on their lawful speech.
The act specifically names certain companies (NewsGuard, Global Disinformation Index) that will be barred from receiving funds if they engage in such activities.
The goal is to protect free speech and prevent censorship by cutting off funding for entities that evaluate speech as misinformation.
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Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_4067
Sponsor: Rep. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25]
Process start date: 2025-06-20
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Protect the First Amendment Act

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 119_HR_4067.

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 2025-06-20.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The federal government will be prohibited from funding companies or non-profit organizations that rate the credibility of media or other entities based on their lawful speech.
  • The act specifically names certain companies (NewsGuard, Global Disinformation Index) that will be barred from receiving funds if they engage in such activities.
  • The goal is to protect free speech and prevent censorship by cutting off funding for entities that evaluate speech as misinformation.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Introduced.

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. Williams, Roger [R-TX-25].

What is the latest detailed status?

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

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-22.

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