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HRES1217119th Congress

Expressing support for the citizens of the United Kingdom as they continue to face assaults on their rights to free speech and freedom of expression.

Sponsored By: Representative Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

Introduced

Summary

Support for free speech in the United Kingdom and protection for Americans who speak online. This bill would condemn UK leaders for actions that limit expression, highlight arrests and censorship, and urge U.S. measures such as sanctions, tariffs, and visa revocations.

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  • UK residents: The resolution spotlights arrests and policing of speech, notes roughly 12,000 speech-related arrests per year, and references a September 2025 protest of more than 100,000 people.
  • American speakers and platforms: It condemns efforts to extradite or punish U.S.-based commentators and cites threats or actions against figures like Elon Musk and the detention of comedian Graham Linehan.
  • U.S. policy tools: It urges the U.S. executive branch to use tariffs, sanctions, visa revocations, and other measures and to refuse recognition of U.K. laws or orders that infringe on Americans' rights to free expression.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Rulli, Michael A. [R-OH-6]

OH • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]

    OH • R

    Sponsored 4/27/2026

  • Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 4/27/2026

Roll Call Votes

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