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Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act

USA118th CongressHR-140| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2023
James Comer

James Comer

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (16)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act This bill generally prohibits federal employees from censoring the speech of others while acting in an official capacity. Specifically, the bill prohibits employees of executive agencies or who are otherwise in the competitive service from (1) using their official authority to censor a private entity; or (2) engaging in censorship of a private entity while on duty, wearing a uniform, or using official government property. The bill provides certain exceptions for law enforcement, subject to specified reporting requirements. Employees are subject to disciplinary action, civil penalties, or both for violations. The bill defines censor or censorship to mean influencing or coercing, or directing another to influence or coerce, for the removal of lawful speech, the addition of disclaimers, or the restriction of access with respect to any interactive computer service (e.g., social media).

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Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8752
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
Mar 2, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
Mar 2, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.
Mar 8, 2023
Rules 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.
Mar 8, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1180-1194; text: CR H1185-1186)
Mar 8, 2023
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.
Mar 8, 2023
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 199 and Rule XVIII.
Mar 8, 2023
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Flood to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Mar 8, 2023
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 140.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
Mr. Comer moved that the Committee rise.
Mar 8, 2023
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 8, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1196-1198)
Mar 8, 2023
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Mar 8, 2023
Mr. Comer moved that the committee rise.
Mar 8, 2023
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 8, 2023
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business.
Mar 9, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1219-1221)
Mar 9, 2023
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Mar 9, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 9, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 9, 2023
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 140.
Mar 9, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 9, 2023
The 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.
Mar 9, 2023
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H1221)
Mar 9, 2023
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mar 9, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Mar 9, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1230-1232)
Mar 9, 2023
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 140).
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Mar 9, 2023
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
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Mar 9, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 14, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8752
    Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.


  • February 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.


  • March 2, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.


  • March 2, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.


  • March 8, 2023
    Rules 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1180-1194; text: CR H1185-1186)


  • March 8, 2023
    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.


  • March 8, 2023
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 199 and Rule XVIII.


  • March 8, 2023
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Flood to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • March 8, 2023
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 140.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    POSTPONED 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    POSTPONED 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    Mr. Comer moved that the Committee rise.


  • March 8, 2023
    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 8, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1196-1198)


  • March 8, 2023
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • March 8, 2023
    Mr. Comer moved that the committee rise.


  • March 8, 2023
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 8, 2023
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business.


  • March 9, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1219-1221)


  • March 9, 2023
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • March 9, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 9, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 9, 2023
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 140.


  • March 9, 2023
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 9, 2023
    The 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.


  • March 9, 2023
    Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H1221)


  • March 9, 2023
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • March 9, 2023
    POSTPONED 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.


  • March 9, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1230-1232)


  • March 9, 2023
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 140).
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  • March 9, 2023
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
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  • March 9, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 14, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Related Bills

  • HRES 118-199: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) 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; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
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Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act

USA118th CongressHR-140| House 
| Updated: 3/14/2023
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act This bill generally prohibits federal employees from censoring the speech of others while acting in an official capacity. Specifically, the bill prohibits employees of executive agencies or who are otherwise in the competitive service from (1) using their official authority to censor a private entity; or (2) engaging in censorship of a private entity while on duty, wearing a uniform, or using official government property. The bill provides certain exceptions for law enforcement, subject to specified reporting requirements. Employees are subject to disciplinary action, civil penalties, or both for violations. The bill defines censor or censorship to mean influencing or coercing, or directing another to influence or coerce, for the removal of lawful speech, the addition of disclaimers, or the restriction of access with respect to any interactive computer service (e.g., social media).

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HR 117-8752
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
Jan 9, 2023
Introduced in House
Jan 9, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Feb 28, 2023
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Feb 28, 2023
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
Mar 2, 2023
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
Mar 2, 2023
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.
Mar 8, 2023
Rules 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.
Mar 8, 2023
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1180-1194; text: CR H1185-1186)
Mar 8, 2023
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.
Mar 8, 2023
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 199 and Rule XVIII.
Mar 8, 2023
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Flood to act as Chairman of the Committee.
Mar 8, 2023
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 140.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 8, 2023
Mr. Comer moved that the Committee rise.
Mar 8, 2023
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 8, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1196-1198)
Mar 8, 2023
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Mar 8, 2023
Mr. Comer moved that the committee rise.
Mar 8, 2023
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
Mar 8, 2023
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business.
Mar 9, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1219-1221)
Mar 9, 2023
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
Mar 9, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 9, 2023
DEBATE - 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.
Mar 9, 2023
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 140.
Mar 9, 2023
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
Mar 9, 2023
The 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.
Mar 9, 2023
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H1221)
Mar 9, 2023
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
Mar 9, 2023
POSTPONED 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.
Mar 9, 2023
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1230-1232)
Mar 9, 2023
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 140).
View Vote
Mar 9, 2023
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
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Mar 9, 2023
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Mar 14, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HR 117-8752
    Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act


  • January 9, 2023
    Introduced in House


  • January 9, 2023
    Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.


  • February 28, 2023
    Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.


  • February 28, 2023
    Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.


  • March 2, 2023
    Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.


  • March 2, 2023
    Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.


  • March 8, 2023
    Rules 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1180-1194; text: CR H1185-1186)


  • March 8, 2023
    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.


  • March 8, 2023
    House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 199 and Rule XVIII.


  • March 8, 2023
    The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Flood to act as Chairman of the Committee.


  • March 8, 2023
    GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 140.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    POSTPONED 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    POSTPONED 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 8, 2023
    Mr. Comer moved that the Committee rise.


  • March 8, 2023
    On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 8, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1196-1198)


  • March 8, 2023
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • March 8, 2023
    Mr. Comer moved that the committee rise.


  • March 8, 2023
    On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.


  • March 8, 2023
    Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business.


  • March 9, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1219-1221)


  • March 9, 2023
    The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.


  • March 9, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 9, 2023
    DEBATE - 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.


  • March 9, 2023
    The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 140.


  • March 9, 2023
    The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.


  • March 9, 2023
    The 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.


  • March 9, 2023
    Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H1221)


  • March 9, 2023
    The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.


  • March 9, 2023
    POSTPONED 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.


  • March 9, 2023
    Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1230-1232)


  • March 9, 2023
    On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 140).
    View Vote


  • March 9, 2023
    On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
    View Vote


  • March 9, 2023
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.


  • March 14, 2023
    Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
James Comer

James Comer

Republican Representative

Kentucky

Cosponsors (16)
Paul A. Gosar (Republican)Clay Higgins (Republican)Marjorie Taylor Greene (Republican)Jake LaTurner (Republican)Tim Burchett (Republican)Pete Sessions (Republican)Andy Biggs (Republican)Jim Jordan (Republican)Anna Paulina Luna (Republican)Nancy Mace (Republican)Glenn Grothman (Republican)Nicholas A. Langworthy (Republican)Lisa C. McClain (Republican)Russell Fry (Republican)Chuck Edwards (Republican)Cathy McMorris Rodgers (Republican)

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, Oversight and Government Reform Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HRES 118-199: Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 140) 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; providing for consideration of the joint resolution (H.J. Res. 27) providing for congressional disapproval under chapter 8 of title 5, United States Code, of the rule submitted by the Department of the Army, Corps of Engineers, Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency relating to "Revised Definition of 'Waters of the United States'"; and providing for consideration of the bill (S. 619) to require the Director of National Intelligence to declassify information relating to the origin of COVID-19, and for other purposes.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Employment discrimination and employee rightsFirst Amendment rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementInternet, web applications, social media