Bill Text: MI HR0300 | 2021-2022 | 101st Legislature | Introduced
Bill Title: A resolution to urge the federal government to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board and to respect free speech.
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 18-0)
Status: (Introduced - Dead) 2022-05-18 - Referred To Committee On Military, Veterans And Homeland Security [HR0300 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2021-HR0300-Introduced.html
house resolution no.300
Reps. Carra, Slagh, Beeler, Reilly, Bellino, Berman, Steven Johnson, Rendon, Damoose, LaFave, Markkanen, Fink, Clements, Green, Meerman, Howell and Martin offered the following resolution:
Whereas, For a constitutional republic to flourish, it is imperative that the government foster free speech, rather than stifle or censor it. Free speech and open discourse are vital rights in the United States of America; and
Whereas, The federal Department of Homeland Security has announced the creation of the Disinformation Governance Board, an internal working group, to purportedly safeguard against disinformation; and
Whereas, A federal "ministry of truth" that can curtail free speech and encroach on many liberties is a terrible and dangerous idea, no matter from where it emanates. The federal government must adhere to the First Amendment and not trample it. Instead of sowing the seeds to unduly restrict its citizens, the government should promote a free and open society; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the House of Representatives, That we urge the federal government to dismantle the Department of Homeland Security's Disinformation Governance Board and to respect free speech; and be it further
Resolved, That copies of this resolution be transmitted to the Secretary of the Department of Homeland Security and the President of the United States of America.
