No Censors on our Shores Act
No Censors on our Shores Act
Plain Language Summary
# No Censors on our Shores Act (HR 1071) - Summary **What the Bill Does:** This bill would make it illegal for certain foreign government officials to enter or stay in the United States if they have engaged in censorship or suppression of free speech against American citizens. Specifically, it targets non-U.S. citizens who, while working for a foreign government, took action to silence or punish Americans for their speech in ways that would violate the First Amendment if done by U.S. officials here.
If passed, such individuals could be denied entry to the U.S. or deported if already here. **Who It Affects:** The bill primarily targets foreign government officials involved in censorship operations. It could affect journalists, activists, and dissidents from other countries who work for governments that suppress free speech, as well as immigration enforcement agencies that would need to enforce these rules. **Current Status:** The bill was introduced by Rep. Darrell Issa (R-CA) in the 119th Congress and is currently in committee, meaning it has not yet been voted on by the full House of Representatives.
CRS Official Summary
No Censors on our Shores ActThis bill makes certain non-U.S. nationals (aliens under federal law) who were involved in conduct that would have been in violation of the First Amendment to the Constitution if it had occurred in the United States (1) inadmissible for entry into the United States, and (2) deportable.Specifically, the bill applies to an individual who, while serving as a foreign government official, carried out or was responsible for activity against a U.S. citizen located in the United States that would have violated the First Amendment if committed by a U.S. government official in the United States.
Latest Action
Ordered to be Reported (Amended) by Voice Vote.