A resolution expressing that any attempt by foreign entities to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons shall be opposed.
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Summary
What This Bill Does
This Senate resolution expresses the Senate's opposition to foreign governments, especially the European Union, attempting to restrict or penalize the free speech of Americans. It specifically targets the EU's Digital Services Act, which the resolution views as incompatible with American free speech traditions.
Who Benefits and How
US technology companies (like social media platforms) benefit from Congressional support against EU content moderation requirements. American individuals and businesses benefit from a Congressional statement defending their right to free speech against foreign penalties.
Who Bears the Burden and How
This is a non-binding resolution that creates no legal obligations or burdens. However, it signals opposition to EU regulatory approaches, potentially complicating US-EU digital policy negotiations.
Key Provisions
- Reaffirms Senate commitment to protecting free speech rights of US persons
- Disapproves of EU Digital Services Act as incompatible with US free speech traditions
- Urges Trump administration to respond firmly to any attempts by foreign entities to penalize Americans for protected speech
Evidence Chain:
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At a Glance
What This Bill Does
A Senate resolution expressing opposition to foreign entities, particularly the European Union, attempting to censor or penalize constitutionally protected free speech of United States persons through laws like the Digital Services Act.
Key Policy Areas
Foreign Relations, Civil Liberties, Technology
Primary Purpose
A Senate resolution expressing opposition to foreign entities, particularly the European Union, attempting to censor or penalize constitutionally protected free speech of United States persons through laws like the Digital Services Act.
Policy Domains
Resolution Body
Identified Gains
- US Technology Companies
- Social Media Platforms
- US Persons exercising free speech
Sponsors
Mike Lee
R-UT | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Lee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.
Introduced in Senate
Stakeholder Effects
cui bono?How this legislation distributes effects. Mention counts reflect frequency, not effect magnitude.
US social media and technology companies (especially large platforms like X/Twitter)
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_senate"
- → United States Senate
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