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BillHR 8587 · 119

Safeguarding Honest Speech Act of 2026

Introduced
Apr 29, 2026
Cosponsors
5
Traction
0
Last Action
Apr 29, 2026

Bill Summary

Prohibits federal agencies from monitoring or censoring online speech, and Requires them to report any attempts to do so. Limits government power to regulate social media companies' content moderation decisions.

Sponsored By

Andrew Ogles
Republican · Tennessee · House

Bill Journey

  1. Apr 29, 2026
  3. Apr 29, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This bill affects social media users and companies, potentially reducing government oversight of online content and limiting agencies' ability to flag or remove certain posts. It also impacts federal agencies, which would need to adjust their monitoring and reporting practices.

Impact Areas

Sample
Addresses Supply
Targets an underlying shortage driving costs.
Supports Families
Aimed at easing pressure on working households.
Long-term Impact
Effects compound across multiple budget cycles.
Expands Access
Lowers barriers for first-time participants.

Support & Opposition

Sponsor & cosponsor support by party
6backers
  • Republican6
Cross-party cosponsors0 · 0%

Documents

1

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Bill Details

Bill TypeHouse Bill · Federal
Primary TopicMedia & Culture
CommitteeOversight and Government Reform Committee
IntroducedApr 29, 2026
Last UpdatedApr 29, 2026
Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Subjects
  • Culture

Summary and impact analysis written by Judy (KnowGov's enrichment AI). Bill metadata, status, sponsor, and any floor votes from Prism. Sections marked “Sample” are placeholders not yet connected to live data.