United States 117th Congress Status: In Committee 1 R cosponsors

HRES 1237 — Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to online censorship of political speech.

Last action — Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 113.

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    Passed House
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    Passed Senate
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    To Executive
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    Enacted

This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.

This bill is no longer active — its legislative session has ended, so there are no live odds of enactment. It would have to be reintroduced in the current session to move again.

In plain language

This resolution requests documents from the President about online censorship of political speech.

H. Res. 1237 asks the President to provide documents regarding interactions with social media firms about content moderation. It focuses on communications related to censorship and misinformation management.

Summary

This resolution requests the President to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents or communications regarding social media companies, misinformation, and censorship, moderation, or removal of content on social media platforms.

Bill Text

What changed in the latest version

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Plain-language change summary

The updated version of H. Res. 1237 includes specific references to the reporting process, indicating that the resolution was reported adversely from the Committee on Energy and Commerce and was referred to the House Calendar for printing. The introductory information previously included has been removed. This change clarifies the current status of the resolution within the legislative process.

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1237 Introduced in House (IH)] <DOC> 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
1237 Reported in House (RH)] <DOC> House Calendar No.
113 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
1237 Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to online censorship of political speech.
1237 [Report No.
117-496] Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to online censorship of political speech.
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to online censorship of political speech.
which was referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce September 26, 2022 Reported adversely from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to online censorship of political speech.
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House Calendar No.
113 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H.
RES.
1237 [Report No.
117-496] _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Of inquiry requesting the President to provide certain documents to the House of Representatives relating to online censorship of political speech.
_______________________________________________________________________ September 26, 2022 Reported adversely from the Committee on Energy and Commerce, referred to the House Calendar, and ordered to be printed
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Action History

  1. Introduced in House

  2. Introduced in House

  3. Referred to the House Committee on Energy and Commerce.

  4. Referred to the Subcommittee on Communications and Technology.

  5. Subcommittee on Communications and Technology Discharged.

  6. Committee Consideration and Mark-up Session Held.

  7. Ordered to be Reported Adversely by the Yeas and Nays: 30 - 18.

  8. Reported adversely by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-496.

  9. Reported adversely by the Committee on Energy and Commerce. H. Rept. 117-496.

  10. Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 113.

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Frequently asked questions

What does HRES 1237 do?
This resolution requests the President to provide to the House of Representatives certain documents or communications regarding social media companies, misinformation, and censorship, moderation, or removal of content on social media platforms.
Who sponsors HRES 1237?
HRES 1237 is sponsored by Bishop, Dan (Republican).
What is the current status of HRES 1237?
This bill died with 117th Congress. It reached “In Committee” and never advanced before the session ended, so it can no longer move — a new version would have to be reintroduced in the current session.
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