Contact Congress about H.R. 7060: No Political Enemies Act

People and U.S. groups could challenge federal investigations or enforcement if political speech helped drive the action. Courts could stop those actions, dismiss cases, award legal fees, or allow damages against officials in some cases.

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No Political Enemies Act is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Latest action on H.R. 7060: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committees on Oversight and Government Reform, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

Who this affects: This bill mainly affects people, U.S. groups, federal officials, and agencies involved in politically sensitive investigations or enforcement. It matters most when a person or organization believes federal power is being used against them because of protected political speech or activity.

Why this matters: This bill matters because it tries to separate fair law enforcement from federal action driven by politics. It gives people tools to challenge the government when protected speech appears to be a major reason for an investigation or case. It could help deter political retaliation by officials. It could also make some federal cases slower or more complex because courts may need to examine motive.

Key provisions in H.R. 7060

• Executive branch officials could not start or direct federal investigations, regulation, or enforcement because of protected speech. This includes the President and Vice President, and the speech or political activity must be a major reason for the action.
• The bill protects several groups. It covers U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, lawful permanent residents, people in the United States, and organizations formed under U.S. or state law.
• Targets in federal civil or criminal enforcement cases could raise political targeting as a defense. They must first show strong evidence that protected speech helped drive the government’s action.
• Courts would have to allow fast fact-finding about the government’s motives after that showing. The government would then have to prove clearly that it acted for valid reasons unrelated to speech.
• Courts would have to dismiss the government’s enforcement claims if the government fails that test. Courts could also give other proper relief.

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Questions people ask about H.R. 7060

What is H.R. 7060?

People and U.S. groups could challenge federal investigations or enforcement if political speech helped drive the action. Courts could stop those actions, dismiss cases, award legal fees, or allow damages against officials in some cases.

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