No Altering Public Comments Act
HR 4113, the No Altering Public Comments Act, prohibits federal agencies from removing or altering public comments posted on their websites. This applies to all agencies defined under 5 U.S.C. §551, including departments like the EPA or Department of Transportation. The bill only allows removal for comments that are threatening or pose a national security risk. It directly affects how agencies manage public input on their official websites.
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in committee
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Introduction
Jun 2023
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Introduced Jun 14, 2023
Last action Jun 14, 2023
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Jun 14, 2023
Committee
Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability.
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Jun 14, 2023
Introduced
Introduced in House
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1 primary · 3 co-sponsors
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Byron Donalds
RRepublican
Co
Andy Biggs
RRepublican
Co
Eric Burlison
RRepublican
Co
Glenn Grothman
RRepublican
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