Censorship Accountability Act

Sponsored bySen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]MO· Introduced 9 January 2025

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

9 January 2025·1 year ago

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Introduced in Senate · Updated 27 May 2025

Censorship Accountability Act

This bill creates a new federal cause of action for the deprivation of any rights, privileges, or immunities secured by the First Amendment by a federal employee acting under color of any statute, ordinance, custom, or usage of the United States.

The term federal employee means an individual, other than the President or Vice President, who occupies a position in the Executive Branch.

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
9 January 2025 · IntroReferral
Introduced in Senate
9 January 2025 · IntroReferral

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Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO]MO

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Law

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Civil actions and liabilityFirst Amendment rightsGovernment employee pay, benefits, personnel managementLawyers and legal services

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