Protect individuals from legal retaliation for expressing their personal opinions in public forums.
One policy goal, tracked across every bill that has carried it.
What’s happening with Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026?
The Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026, introduced as H.R. 8587, has been in the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform since April 28, 2026. The committee members must act next to move the bill forward, but most bills fail because committees do not hold a vote on them. This outcome is the standard path for the vast majority of legislation in Congress.
Updated July 9, 2026 · Generated by AI. Always verify with official sources.
Where it stands
Now carried by Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026 (H.R. 8587 (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. 6432 (118th), which died when its Congress ended.
H.R. 6432 (118th) →
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Who’s behind it
Andrew Ogles (R-TN)Wrote and sponsored the current bill.