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H.R. 9146

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To amend title 28, United States Code, to set forth the procedure for actions involving covered speech, and for other purposes.
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Committee
Latest Action · November 1, 2022
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Congress
117th (2021–2023)
Introduced
October 7, 2022
Cosponsors (4)
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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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