Contact Congress about H.Res. 748: Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism.

H.Res.748 formally condemns using federal agencies like the FCC or lawsuits to suppress speech critical of political leaders. It warns this resembles authoritarian tactics and calls on all officials to protect free expression.

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Condemning attempts to use Federal regulatory power or litigation to suppress lawful speech, particularly speech critical of a political party or the President of the United States, and warning against the rise of authoritarianism. is a House bill in committee. The latest recorded action: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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.Res. 748: Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary, and in addition to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, 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 resolution most directly concerns journalists, media companies, commentators, and anyone who publicly criticizes political leaders. It also speaks to federal agencies like the FCC and DOJ, and to public officials at all levels who could use their positions to pressure critics.

Why this matters: This resolution matters because it addresses whether the government can use its considerable power to discourage or punish people for criticizing political leaders. Even though it does not change any laws, it puts Congress on record and could shape how agencies and officials behave going forward.

Key provisions in H.Res. 748

• This is a simple House resolution that states the views of the House — it does not create or change any laws.
• It is built around First Amendment protections for freedom of speech and freedom of the press.
• It directly condemns using federal regulatory agencies, including the FCC, to suppress or intimidate lawful speech that criticizes political parties or the President.
• It condemns using lawsuits or the threat of lawsuits as a way to punish or discourage lawful political criticism.
• It warns that using government power this way resembles tactics used by authoritarian regimes.

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What is H.Res. 748?

H.Res.748 formally condemns using federal agencies like the FCC or lawsuits to suppress speech critical of political leaders. It warns this resembles authoritarian tactics and calls on all officials to protect free expression.

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