Compelled speech is not free speech
Prohibits the state and local governments from requiring the use of preferred pronouns and authorizes a civil remedy. Government should never compel people to speak against their beliefs.
Freedom of speech
Free speech information for college students
Requires institutions of higher education to provide free speech information to students. Students should know and be able to exercise their right to speak freely.
Protect free speech on campus
Addresses free speech and academic freedom at University of Wisconsin and technical college institutions, due process in disciplinary proceedings, and causes of action against their boards. Students and faculty should be free to speak and debate without fear of punishment.
Stop federal pressure to censor online speech
The Free Speech Protection Act would prohibit federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor speech protected by the First Amendment. Government should never pressure private platforms to silence lawful speech.
No federal funds for censorship contractors
The Protect the First Amendment Act would prohibit the federal government from using funds to contract with or make awards to certain entities engaging in censorship. Taxpayer money should not pay for efforts to censor Americans’ speech.
Block foreign censorship laws in U.S. courts
The HOMEFRONT Act would amend federal law to limit the recognition and enforcement of foreign censorship laws in the United States. Americans’ speech should be governed by the First Amendment, not foreign censorship rules.
No compelled pronouns in public schools
Prohibits public schools, school districts, and their employees or contractors from requiring students or staff to provide their preferred pronouns. Government should never compel people to speak against their beliefs.
Stop censorship of online speech
Relates to censorship of or other interference with digital expression, including on social media platforms. Free expression online should be protected from censorship.
Anti-SLAPP protection for free speech
The law establishes procedures for anti-SLAPP actions to protect constitutional rights, including freedom of speech. People should be able to speak out without facing lawsuits meant to silence them.
Protect public expression
The Public Expression Protection Act addresses protections for public expression. People should be able to speak on public issues without fear of retaliatory lawsuits.