HR 8791 · 94th Congress · Freedom of the press

Free Speech Act

Introduced 1975-07-22· Sponsored by Rep. Bingham, Jonathan B. [D-NY-22]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1975-07-22)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Free Speech Act - Prohibits any court from granting the United States an injunction against any party seeking to freely speak or publish any matter except where the Government proves that the communication will surely result in direct, immediate, and irreparable damage to the security of the United States or its people. Provides that no classification of documents by the Executive shall be deemed conclusive in determining the outcome of any petition by the United States for a restraining order or a temporary or permanent injunction against any party. Stipulates that no provision in any agreement or contract between the United States and any individual shall be the basis for the issuing of any restraining order, or temporary or permanent injunction, against any party seeking to speak, print, or publish any matter relating to his employment by the United States.…

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