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117-hr-9146117th Congress

Free Speech Protection Act

Sponsored By: Representative Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

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Summary

Free Speech Protection Act This bill allows a natural person to bring a civil action against a person or entity that files a defamation claim against that natural person if (1) a court determines that liability is precluded for such defamation claim; and (2) the defamation claim is shown to be filed for the purpose of harassment, intimidation, or otherwise suppressing certain speech related to a matter of legitimate public concern.

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Bill Overview

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]

TN • D

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Raskin, Jamie [D-MD-8]

    MD • D

    Sponsored 10/7/2022

  • Del. Norton, Eleanor Holmes [D-DC-At Large]

    DC • D

    Sponsored 10/7/2022

  • Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18]

    TX • D

    Sponsored 10/7/2022

  • Rep. Carson, André [D-IN-7]

    IN • D

    Sponsored 10/7/2022

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