Bill would bar foreign officials who censor Americans' speech
Placed on the calendarH.R. 1071Latest action
Sponsor: Darrell Issa · Representative · CA
AIDecoded by AI · checked against the recordRead the official text
Official title: No Censors on our Shores Act of 2025
119th Congress
Topics: Immigration
Introduced:
Read the official bill on Congress.govIn plain words
The plain-language version comes first. The official text is always the reference.
HR 1071 would let the U.S. deny entry to or deport foreign officials who restrict Americans' free speech.
35-second read · 4 questions answered below
What does this do?
The bill would amend U.S. immigration law to make foreign government officials inadmissible or deportable if they took actions against a U.S. citizen that would violate the First Amendment if done by a U.S. official. It does not define "censorship" precisely, relying instead on First Amendment standards for enforcement.
Who does it affect?
Foreign government officials, diplomats, or regulators accused of pressuring or punishing Americans' speech would be affected; U.S. citizens are not directly regulated.
Why does it matter?
Enforcement would depend on interpretation by immigration officials, the State Department, or courts, and could affect diplomatic relations and how the U.S. handles foreign influence over American speech, including online.
AI-drafted summary. Check it against the official text before you act on it.
Read the official bill on Congress.govMake the call
Where does it stand?
- IntroducedFeb 6, 2025
- House committee
- House voteYou are here · Apr 9, 2026
- Senate
- The president's desk
Right now: it was placed on the , and the official record shows no floor action on it since. If the Senate changes it, it goes back to the House before reaching the president.
Latest action: — Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 523.