Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act This bill generally prohibits federal employees from censoring the speech of others while acting in an official capacity. Specifically, the bill prohibits employees of executive agencies or who are otherwise in the competitive service from (1) using their official authority to influence or advocate for a third party, including a private entity, to censor speech; (2) censoring the speech of any person who has a pending regulatory application with, or is the subject of or a participant in an active enforcement action by, the employee's office; or (3) engaging in censorship while on duty, wearing a uniform, or using official government property. Certain presidential appointees may not censor speech at any time, including outside normal duty hours. Employees are subject to disciplinary action, civil penalties, or both for violations. The bill defines censor or censorship to include ordering or advocating for the removal of lawful speech, the addition of disclaimers, or the restriction of access with respect to any platform (e.g., social media).
"Stop Social Media Censorship Act"; creates private right of action for users of social media websites whose political or religious speech has been deleted or censored by social media websites.
Censorship Accountability Act
Relating to the use, curation, and censorship of library materials at public libraries.
Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.
Library Materials Policies; Censorship
Promotes free expression and access of information by prohibiting the censorship of library materials.
Promotes free expression and access of information by prohibiting the censorship of library materials.
Relating to censorship of or certain other interference with digital expression, including expression on social media platforms or through electronic mail messages.