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US SR567

Resolution

Status

Introduced

12/17/2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Lee

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Origin

Senate

119th Congress

AI Summary

  • Senate resolution opposing foreign attempts to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of U.S. persons, submitted by Senator Lee on December 17, 2025

  • Specifically targets the European Union's Digital Services Act, which authorizes fines up to 6% of a company's global revenue for non-compliance with content moderation requirements

  • Cites the EU's $140 million fine against X (formerly Twitter) announced December 5, 2025, and the August 12, 2024 EU threat against Elon Musk for hosting an interview with President Trump

  • Declares the Digital Services Act incompatible with U.S. free speech traditions and disapproves of EU efforts to force U.S. companies to develop censorship technology

  • Urges the Trump administration to provide "swift and firm rejoinders" to any foreign implementation of censorship activities targeting U.S. persons or companies

Legislative Description

A resolution expressing that any attempt by foreign entities to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons shall be opposed.

Last Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

12/17/2025

Committee Referrals

Foreign Relations12/17/2025

Full Bill Text

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