A resolution expressing that any attempt by foreign entities to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons shall be opposed.
Sponsors
Mike Lee
R-UT | Primary Sponsor
Legislative Progress
In CommitteeMr. Lee submitted the following resolution; which was referred to …
Summary
What This Bill Does
This is a non-binding Senate resolution expressing opposition to the European Union's Digital Services Act (DSA) and any attempt by foreign governments to censor or penalize Americans for exercising their constitutional free speech rights. The resolution specifically responds to the EU's December 2025 fine of $140 million against X (formerly Twitter) and the August 2024 threats against Elon Musk for hosting an interview with President Trump. It urges the Trump administration to take swift action against such foreign interference.
Who Benefits and How
US social media and technology companies, particularly X/Twitter and other large platforms, receive political backing from the Senate against EU regulatory enforcement. US citizens exercising free speech online receive symbolic support for their constitutional rights. However, as a non-binding resolution, there are no direct legal or economic benefits conferred.
Who Bears the Burden and How
No one bears any direct burden from this resolution, as it is non-binding and has no force of law. The European Union faces political opposition from the US Senate but is not legally affected by this resolution.
Key Provisions
- Reaffirms Senate commitment to protecting the free speech rights and commercial interests of US persons
- Declares the EU's Digital Services Act incompatible with US free speech traditions and technology companies' commitments to hosting diverse opinions
- Disapproves of any foreign attempt to export censorship or levy fines against Americans for constitutionally protected speech
- Commits the Senate to oppose implementation of such foreign restrictions
- Urges the Trump administration to ensure swift and firm responses to any enforcement of disapproved activities
Evidence Chain:
This summary is derived from the structured analysis below. See "Detailed Analysis" for per-title beneficiaries/burden bearers with clause-level evidence links.
Primary Purpose
Senate resolution expressing opposition to the European Union's Digital Services Act and any foreign attempts to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons
Policy Domains
Legislative Strategy
"Express Senate opposition to EU Digital Services Act enforcement against US tech companies and urge executive action to protect US free speech interests"
Likely Beneficiaries
- US social media companies (especially X/Twitter)
- US technology sector
- US citizens exercising free speech on social media platforms
Likely Burden Bearers
- None directly - this is a non-binding resolution
Bill Structure & Actor Mappings
Who is "The Secretary" in each section?
- "the_senate"
- → United States Senate
- "foreign_entity"
- → Any foreign government or international body (specifically the European Union)
- "trump_administration"
- → Executive Branch under President Trump
- "united_states_persons"
- → US citizens and US-based companies
Key Definitions
Terms defined in this bill
European Union regulation that requires large platforms to remove certain speech and authorizes fines of up to 6 percent of global revenue for non-compliance
US citizens and US-based entities exercising constitutional free speech rights
Foreign attempts to export censorship, limit free speech of US persons, levy fines or penalties against US persons for constitutionally protected activities, or force US entities to develop technology that undermines free speech
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