Senate Opposes Foreign Censorship of US Citizens' Free Speech Online.
The US Senate formally opposes attempts by foreign entities, such as the European Union, to censor or penalize the constitutionally protected speech of American citizens. This resolution aims to protect online freedom of expression, particularly on social media platforms, from foreign regulations that could force US companies to remove content posted by Americans. It signals the US government's commitment to defending citizens' right to free speech against international regulatory pressure.
Key points
The Senate declares that foreign laws, specifically the EU's Digital Services Act (DSA), conflict with the US tradition of free speech.
The resolution commits the US government to opposing fines or penalties levied against US companies for hosting constitutionally protected activities.
The goal is to prevent US online platforms from censoring American users' speech to avoid massive foreign regulatory fines.
Status:
Introduced
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