HR 5460
Free speech act of 2025
Free Speech Act of 2025
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Bill overview
This bill aims to protect the editorial independence of media companies regulated by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). It specifically prohibits the FCC from requiring these entities to align their speech with the political views of any presidential administration. The bill seeks to prevent the FCC from using its authority to influence media content based on political considerations. It ensures that media companies retain the freedom to make their own editorial choices.
Key provisions
- Prohibits the FCC from requiring media entities to align their speech with a presidential administration's ideology.
- Applies to rules, orders, and approvals issued by the FCC.
- Specifically addresses mergers and acquisitions regulated by the Commission.
Who is affected
- Federal Communications Commission
- Media companies regulated by the FCC
- Broadcasters
Notable changes
- Creates a safeguard against political influence on media content by the FCC.
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119th CONGRESS — 1st Session
H. R. 5460
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
A BILL
To prohibit the Federal Communications Commission from requiring any entity regulated by the Commission to align the speech of such entity with the political ideology of any presidential administration, and for other purposes.
This Act may be cited as the Freedom from Regulatory Enforcement and Evaluation of Speech Policies to Ensure Editorial Choice Holds Act of 2025 FREE SPEECH Act of 2025
or the
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The Federal Communications Commission may not require any entity regulated by the Commission to align the speech of such entity with the political ideology of any presidential administration, including through any rule or order issued by the Commission or as a condition of granting approval for a merger or acquisition or any other approval required by the Commission.