Passed HouseMar 9, 202353
Bill118th CongressFiled Jan 9, 2023Government Operations and Politics
H.R. 140
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
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What it does
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What just happenedMar 14, 2023
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Comer, James [R-KY-1](R-KY)Sponsor
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- Referred in SenateMar 14, 2023
- Engrossed in HouseMar 9, 2023
- Reported in HouseMar 2, 2023
- Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2023
- Mar 14, 2023IntroReferral
Received in the Senate and Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee - Mar 9, 2023FloorH38310
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Mar 9, 2023FloorH37100
On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
- Mar 9, 2023Floor8000
Passed/agreed to in House: On passage Passed by the Yeas and Nays: 219 - 206 (Roll no. 141).
- Mar 9, 2023FloorH36210
On motion to recommit Failed by the Yeas and Nays: 204 - 218 (Roll no. 140).
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Mar 9, 2023FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1230-1232)
- Mar 9, 2023FloorH8D000
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on H.R. 140, the Chair put the question on the motion to recommit the bill and by voice vote announced that the noes had prevailed. Mr. Landsman demanded the yeas and nays and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the motion to recommit until a time to be announced.
- Mar 9, 2023FloorH8A000
The previous question on the motion to recommit was ordered pursuant to clause 2(b) of rule XIX.
- Mar 9, 2023FloorH36200
Mr. Landsman moved to recommit to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. (text: CR H1221)
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Mar 9, 2023FloorH34400
The House adopted the amendment in the nature of a substitute as agreed to by the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union.
- Mar 9, 2023FloorH35000
The previous question was ordered pursuant to the rule.
- Mar 9, 2023FloorH32600
The House rose from the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union to report H.R. 140.
- Mar 9, 2023FloorH8D000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 10.
- Mar 9, 2023FloorH8D000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Rose amendment No. 9.
- Mar 9, 2023FloorH32050
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- Mar 9, 2023FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1219-1221)
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH32700
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH32341
On motion that the committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH32340
Mr. Comer moved that the committee rise.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH32050
The House resolved into Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union for further consideration.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH30000
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H1196-1198)
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH32700
Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union rises leaving H.R. 140 as unfinished business.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH32341
On motion that the Committee rise Agreed to by voice vote.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH32340
Mr. Comer moved that the Committee rise.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH8D000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 8.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH8D000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Ogles amendment No. 7.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH8D000
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 6, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the noes had prevailed. Ms. Jackson Lee demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH8D000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Jackson Lee amendment No. 6.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH8D000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Good (VA) amendment No. 5.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH8D000
POSTPONED PROCEEDINGS - At the conclusion of debate on the Perry amendment No. 4, the Chair put the question on adoption of the amendment and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Fitzpatrick demanded a recorded vote and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the amendment until a time to be announced.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH8D000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H.Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Perry amendment No.4.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH8D000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Bishop (NC) amendment No. 3.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH8D000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Comer amendment No. 2.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH8D000
DEBATE - Pursuant to the provisions of H. Res. 199, the Committee of the Whole proceeded with 10 minutes of debate on the Clyde amendment No. 1.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH8D000
GENERAL DEBATE - The Committee of the Whole proceeded with one hour of general debate on H.R. 140.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH32400
The Speaker designated the Honorable Mike Flood to act as Chairman of the Committee.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH32020
House resolved itself into the Committee of the Whole House on the state of the Union pursuant to H. Res. 199 and Rule XVIII.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH8D000
Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
- Mar 8, 2023FloorH30000
Considered under the provisions of rule H. Res. 199. (consideration: CR H1180-1194; text: CR H1185-1186)
- Mar 7, 2023FloorH1L210
Rules Committee Resolution H. Res. 199 Reported to House. Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 140, H.J. Res. 27 and S. 619. The resolution provides for consideration of H.R. 140, under a structured rule. The resolution provides for consideration of H.J.Res. 27 and S. 619, under closed rules. General debate is limited to one hour of debate on all measures.
- Mar 2, 2023CommitteeH12200
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Mar 2, 2023CalendarsH12410
Placed on the Union Calendar, Calendar No. 2.
- Mar 2, 2023Committee5000
Reported (Amended) by the Committee on Oversight and Accountability. H. Rept. 118-5.
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Feb 28, 2023Committee
Ordered to be Reported in the Nature of a Substitute (Amended) by the Yeas and Nays: 24 - 20.
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Feb 28, 2023Committee
Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Jan 9, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
Oversight and Government Reform Committee - Jan 9, 2023IntroReferralIntro-H
Introduced in House
- Jan 9, 2023IntroReferral1000
Introduced in House
Reported to HouseMar 2, 20237
Introduced in HouseJan 9, 2023