Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HRES 1217
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.
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Introduced 2026-04-27Topic: civil rights · technology privacySummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis resolution states the House of Representatives' disapproval of the United Kingdom's Prime Minister and Labour Party over their handling of free speech rights of UK citizens. It condemns statements and actions by UK officials that seek to extradite American citizens for speech protected by the U.S. Constitution. It urges the Administration to use measures such as tariffs, sanctions, and visa revocations against certain UK officials, and to refuse to recognize UK laws or orders that infringe on free speech. It also states that Americans' constitutional rights take precedence over actions by UK officials. As a resolution, it does not create new law.
Sponsors
- Michael A. Rulli Republican sponsor
- 2 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-27 | House | 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. | refer |
| 2026-04-27 | House | 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. | refer |
| 2026-04-27 | House | 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. | refer |
| 2026-04-27 | Submitted in House | introduce | |
| 2026-04-27 | House | Submitted in House | refer |
| 2026-04-27 | Submitted in House | introduce |