# 119-sres-486: A resolution condemning the suggestion by President Donald J. Trump that criticism of him is "illegal," reaffirming the fundamental importance of free speech, and declaring that criticism of the President is not only lawful but essential to democracy in the United States.

119-sres-486, A resolution condemning the suggestion by President Donald J. Trump that criticism of him is "illegal," reaffirming the fundamental importance of free speech, and declaring that criticism of the President is not only lawful but essential to democracy in the United States., is a 119th Congress bill sponsored by Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA); status introduced (as of 2026-08-11).

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## Facts
- Bill: 119-sres-486
- Congress: 119
- Title: A resolution condemning the suggestion by President Donald J. Trump that criticism of him is "illegal," reaffirming the fundamental importance of free speech, and declaring that criticism of the President is not only lawful but essential to democracy in the United States.
- Status: introduced
- Introduced: 2025-11-06
- Sponsor: Sen. Markey, Edward J. [D-MA] (D-MA)
- Cosponsors: 1
- Policy area: Government Operations and Politics
- Touches household money: no
- Last recorded action: 2026-08-11

## Summary

**Protecting the First Amendment right to criticize the President.** This resolution would condemn assertions that criticism of the President is illegal and affirm that public debate must be free from government retaliation. - Journalists and broadcasters: Calls out past pressure on media and highlights threats from using regulatory or enforcement tools against outlets that criticize the President. - Federal officials and agencies: Urges officials to refrain from using regulatory, licensing, investigative, or enforcement authorities to penalize or suppress speech critical of the President or his policies. - Everyday critics and political opponents: Reinforces that criticizing public officials is lawful and essential for democratic accountability, aiming to shield people who speak out from intimidation.

## Cosponsors (1)

- Sen. Schumer, Charles E. [D-NY] (D-NY), 2025-11-06T00:00:00.000Z

## Related bills

- 119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act
- 119-s-2823: FAMILY Act
- 119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act
- 119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025
- 119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act
- 119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act

## Sources
- [119-sres-486 on Congress.gov](https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-resolution/486)

## Related
- [119-s-5022: Cannabis Administration and Opportunity Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-5022)
- [119-s-2823: FAMILY Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2823)
- [119-s-2763: Keep Billionaires Out of Social Security Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2763)
- [119-s-2120: Older Americans Act Reauthorization Act of 2025](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-2120)
- [119-s-3869: Healthy Families Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-3869)
- [119-s-51: Washington, D.C. Admission Act](https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-s-51)
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Source: PRIA, https://policyrisk.com/legislation/119-sres-486 (as of 2026-08-11).