No Censors on our Shores Act
Immigration: Ban on Foreign Officials Who Censor Americans
This bill is currently in the House Judiciary Committee where it was recently approved with changes. It is actively moving through the legislative process and will now head to the full House for further consideration.
Legislative Progress
The bill has passed the committee stage and has several sponsors, but it still needs to pass the full House and the Senate, where it might face more debate.
Key Points
- This bill targets foreign government officials who try to silence or censor Americans living in the United States. If an official carries out an act that would violate the First Amendment if a U.S. official did it, they will be banned from entering the country.
- Foreign officials who are already in the United States could be kicked out of the country if they are found to have participated in censoring American speech. This applies to anyone who was responsible for these actions while serving in a foreign government.
- The goal is to protect the free speech rights of people in the U.S. from foreign interference. It ensures that those who work against American constitutional values cannot enjoy the privilege of visiting or living in the United States.
- The bill specifically focuses on actions taken against U.S. citizens located within the United States. It does not cover actions taken by foreign officials against their own citizens or people living in other countries.
Impact Analysis
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Milestones
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.
The committee approved this bill and is sending it to the full chamber for a vote. This is a significant step — most bills never get this far.
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Introduced in House
The bill was officially filed and given a number. It now enters the legislative queue.
Votes
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Source Information
Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
No Censors on our Shores Act
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