Bills · HRES 1217
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Res.HRES 1217International Affairs
Expressing support for the citizens of the United Kingdom as they continue to face assaults on their rights to free speech and freedom of expression.
A nonbinding House resolution expressing disapproval of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policies on free speech and online expression.AI-written
INTRO APR 27· LAST ACTION APR 27
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tl;dr
AI-writtenCondemns the United Kingdom for speech crackdowns and calls for sanctions against UK officials who target free expression.
LEGISLATIVE PROGRESS
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThe resolution highlights a growing tension between international allies over the balance between 'online safety' and 'free speech.' While the UK has implemented laws like the Online Safety Act to curb what it deems harmful content, some U.S. lawmakers view these measures as a move toward censorship and tyranny. It matters because it suggests using economic and diplomatic weapons—typically reserved for adversaries—against a close historical ally.
KEY PROVISIONS
4AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Condemnation of UK Leadership
Formally records U.S. opposition to the policies of Prime Minister Keir Starmer regarding free expression and protest.
PROVISION 02
Protection Against Extradition
Aims to prevent American citizens from being sent to the UK to face trial for speech protected by the U.S. Constitution.
PROVISION 03
Recommendation for Sanctions and Tariffs
Proposes using financial and trade-based punishments to force a change in the UK's domestic legal policies.
PROVISION 04
Visa Revocations
Suggests banning UK officials involved in speech-related arrests from entering the United States.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSAPR 27
Submitted in House
APR 27
Referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs, and in addition to the Committees on the Judiciary, and Ways and Means, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Resolution
NumberHRES 1217
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedApr 27, 2026
Last actionApr 27, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026
House Res.HRES 1217International Affairs
Expressing support for the citizens of the United Kingdom as they continue to face assaults on their rights to free speech and freedom of expression.
A nonbinding House resolution expressing disapproval of UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer's policies on free speech and online expression.AI-written
INTRODUCED APR 27, 2026· LAST ACTION APR 27, 2026
PASSAGE CHANCES
10%
READING
4 min
COSPONSORS
2
COMPLEXITY
Moderate
