US HB140 | 2023-2024 | 118th Congress

Status

Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Republican 17-0)
Status: Engrossed on March 14 2023 - 50% progression
Action: 2023-03-14 - Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Pending: Senate Homeland Security And Governmental Affairs Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Engrossed) [PDF]

Summary

To amend title 5, United States Code, to prohibit Federal employees from advocating for censorship of viewpoints in their official capacity, and for other purposes.

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Title

Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act

Sponsors


Roll Calls

2023-03-09 - House - On Passage RC# 141 (Y: 219 N: 206 NV: 0 Abs: 9) [PASS]
2023-03-09 - House - On Motion to Recommit RC# 140 (Y: 204 N: 218 NV: 0 Abs: 13) [FAIL]
2023-03-08 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment RC# 139 (Y: 209 N: 221 NV: 0 Abs: 10) [FAIL]
2023-03-08 - House - On Agreeing to the Amendment RC# 138 (Y: 207 N: 223 NV: 0 Abs: 10) [FAIL]

History

DateChamberAction
2023-03-14SenateReceived in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
2023-03-09HouseMotion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
2023-03-09HouseOn passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
2023-03-09HouseOn motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 140).
2023-03-09HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1230-1232)
2023-03-09HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 140, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit the bill and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Landsman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
2023-03-09HouseThe previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
2023-03-09HouseMr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H1221)
2023-03-09HouseThe House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
2023-03-09HouseThe previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
2023-03-09HouseThe House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 140.
2023-03-09HouseH.Amdt.109 On agreeing to the Rose amendment (A010) Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-03-09HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 10.
2023-03-09HouseH.Amdt.109 Amendment (A010) offered by Mr. Rose. (consideration: CR H1220-1221; text: CR H1220)
2023-03-09HouseH.Amdt.108 On agreeing to the Rose amendment (A009) Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-03-09HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 9.
2023-03-09HouseH.Amdt.108 Amendment (A009) offered by Mr. Rose. (consideration: CR H1219-1220; text: CR H1219)
2023-03-09HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2023-03-09HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1219-1221)
2023-03-08HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business.
2023-03-08HouseOn motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-03-08HouseMr. Comer moved that the committee rise.
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.105 On agreeing to the Jackson Lee amendment (A006) Failed by recorded vote: 209 - 221 (Roll no. 139).
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.103 On agreeing to the Perry amendment (A004) Failed by recorded vote: 207 - 223 (Roll no. 138).
2023-03-08HouseThe House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
2023-03-08HouseConsidered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1196-1198)
2023-03-08HouseCommittee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business.
2023-03-08HouseOn motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-03-08HouseMr. Comer moved that the Committee rise.
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.107 On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A008) Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-03-08HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 8.
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.107 Amendment (A008) offered by Mr. Ogles. (consideration: CR H1194; text: CR H1194)
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.106 On agreeing to the Ogles amendment (A007) Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-03-08HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 7.
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.106 Amendment (A007) offered by Mr. Ogles. (consideration: CR H1193-1194; text: CR H1193)
2023-03-08HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2023-03-08HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 6.
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.105 Amendment (A006) offered by Ms. Jackson Lee. (consideration: CR H1192-1193, H1197; text: CR H1192)
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.104 On agreeing to the Good (VA) amendment (A005) Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-03-08HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 5.
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.104 Amendment (A005) offered by Mr. Good (VA). (consideration: CR H1191; text: CR H1191)
2023-03-08HousePOSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
2023-03-08HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No.4.
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.103 Amendment (A004) offered by Mr. Perry. (consideration: CR H1189-1191, H1196-1197; text: CR H1190)
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.102 On agreeing to the Bishop (NC) amendment (A003) Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-03-08HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NC) amendment No. 3.
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.102 Amendment (A003) offered by Mr. Bishop (NC). (consideration: CR H1188-1189; text: CR H1188-1189)
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.101 On agreeing to the Comer amendment (A002) Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-03-08HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Comer amendment No. 2.
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.101 Amendment (A002) offered by Mr. Comer. (consideration: CR H1187-1188; text: CR H1187)
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.100 On agreeing to the Clyde amendment (A001) Agreed to by voice vote.
2023-03-08HouseDEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 1.
2023-03-08HouseH.Amdt.100 Amendment (A001) offered by Mr. Clyde. (consideration: CR H1186-1187; text: CR H1186)
2023-03-08HouseGENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 140.
2023-03-08HouseThe Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Flood to act as Chairman of the Committee.
2023-03-08HouseHouse resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 199 and Rule XVIII.
2023-03-08HouseRule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
2023-03-08HouseConsidered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1180-1194; text: CR H1185-1186)
2023-03-07HouseRules Committee Resolution H. Res. 199 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
2023-03-02HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.
2023-03-02HousePlaced on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
2023-03-02HouseReported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.
2023-02-28HouseOrdered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
2023-02-28HouseCommittee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
2023-01-09HouseReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
2023-01-09HouseIntroduced in House

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HR199 (Related) 2023-03-08 - Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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