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.
This resolution expresses the U.S. House of Representatives' disapproval of actions by the United Kingdom government that it claims restrict free speech and expression. The bill directly addresses Prime Minister Keir Starmer and UK officials, citing specific incidents such as arrests for online comments, protests, and silent prayer. It calls on the Trump Administration to consider sanctions, visa revocations, and other measures against UK officials accused of infringing on American constitutional rights. The document also urges the U.S. to refuse recognition of UK laws that the resolution deems to undermine freedom of speech.
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Apr 2026
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Introduced Apr 27, 2026
Last action Apr 27, 2026
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Apr 27, 2026
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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.
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Apr 27, 2026
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1 primary · 2 co-sponsors
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State
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Michael A. Rulli
RRepublican
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Jefferson Van Drew
RRepublican
Co
Warren Davidson
RRepublican
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