119th (2025–2027)
H.R. 5460
The FREE SPEECH Act of 2025 would prohibit the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) from requiring regulated entities to align their speech with any presidential administration's political ideology. The bill targets the FCC specifically, preventing the agency from enforcing such requirements through rules, orders, merger approvals, or other regulatory conditions. The legislation affects television and radio broadcasters, telecommunications companies, and other entities under FCC jurisdiction. No specific funding or implementation timeline is included in the bill text. The measure appears designed to prevent what the sponsor views as politically motivated regulatory pressure on media and communications companies.