Prevent federal agencies from pressuring social media companies to remove or suppress lawful speech.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Accountability for Government Censorship Act?
The Accountability for Government Censorship Act, introduced as H.R. 9133, has been in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform since June 2, 2026. The committee members must decide whether to hold a vote to advance the bill, but most legislation fails because committees do not take action. A similar version of this bill expired in the 118th Congress after being ordered to be reported on February 27, 2023.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Accountability for Government Censorship Act (H.R. 9133 (119th)) →
Legislative Progress
How we got here
Every bill that has carried this goal, oldest first.
Died with Congress · Jan 3, 2025
Died when the 118th Congress ended without final passage. Bills must be reintroduced under a new number to be revived.
Reintroduced · Jan 3, 2025
Reintroduced from H.R. 1162 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 1162 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Scott Perry (R-PA)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.