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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.
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The bill would bar federal employees from coercing platforms to change speech and let harmed parties sue for damages and equitable relief.
Creates a federal prohibition on agency coercion of speech platforms
Allows private civil lawsuits against agencies, officers, and employees
Requires NIST to draft logging and standards for agency communications
Introduced in the Senate June 11, 2026; referred to Commerce Committee
If enacted, the bill would give platforms and content creators a legal tool to challenge federal pressure over moderation or content decisions and would create federal standards for agencies to log such communications, potentially increasing transparency about government interactions with private speech platforms.
Federal agencies and employees, broadcasters, interactive computer service providers, and AI system providers are directly affected.
Introduced in the Senate on June 11, 2026, and referred to the Senate Commerce Committee; no recorded floor votes in the source.
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