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GRANITE Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
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FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) via FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
2026 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
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Restoring Civil Rights Attorney’s Fees Act of 2026
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
DETERRENT Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S.4749 - JAWBONE Act; legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms; legislation to provide damages when federal officials violate individual constitutionalrights; legislation to restore the availabilityof attorney's fees under section 1988; AI-related legislation including S.4591, NO FAKES Act of 2026, S.3062, GUARD Act, and other legislation related to the regulation of AI chatbots; H.R.1048, DETERRENT Act; Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; H.R.5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025; HR 2555, Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act.
SCREEN Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S.4749 - JAWBONE Act; legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms; legislation to provide damages when federal officials violate individual constitutionalrights; legislation to restore the availabilityof attorney's fees under section 1988; AI-related legislation including S.4591, NO FAKES Act of 2026, S.3062, GUARD Act, and other legislation related to the regulation of AI chatbots; H.R.1048, DETERRENT Act; Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; H.R.5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025; HR 2555, Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act.
Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
Equal Campus Access Act of 2026
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S.4749 - JAWBONE Act; legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms; legislation to provide damages when federal officials violate individual constitutionalrights; legislation to restore the availabilityof attorney's fees under section 1988; AI-related legislation including S.4591, NO FAKES Act of 2026, S.3062, GUARD Act, and other legislation related to the regulation of AI chatbots; H.R.1048, DETERRENT Act; Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; H.R.5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025; HR 2555, Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act.
Equal Campus Access Act of 2026
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
GUARD Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
NO FAKES Act of 2026
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
NO FAKES Act of 2025
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Legislation to prohibit government jawboning; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases; legislation to enable victims of constitutional violations by federal officials to sue for monetary damages; AI omnibus legislation; S.1367, NO FAKES Act; legislation to address censorship by the FCC; legislation to address online censorship by foreign governments.
Kids Online Safety Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
GUARD Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S.4749 - JAWBONE Act; legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms; legislation to provide damages when federal officials violate individual constitutionalrights; legislation to restore the availabilityof attorney's fees under section 1988; AI-related legislation including S.4591, NO FAKES Act of 2026, S.3062, GUARD Act, and other legislation related to the regulation of AI chatbots; H.R.1048, DETERRENT Act; Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; H.R.5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025; HR 2555, Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act.
GUARD Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
CHATBOT Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
NO FAKES Act of 2026
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S.4749 - JAWBONE Act; legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms; legislation to provide damages when federal officials violate individual constitutionalrights; legislation to restore the availabilityof attorney's fees under section 1988; AI-related legislation including S.4591, NO FAKES Act of 2026, S.3062, GUARD Act, and other legislation related to the regulation of AI chatbots; H.R.1048, DETERRENT Act; Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; H.R.5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025; HR 2555, Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act.
NO FAKES Act of 2026
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
JAWBONE Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S.4749 - JAWBONE Act; legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms; legislation to provide damages when federal officials violate individual constitutionalrights; legislation to restore the availabilityof attorney's fees under section 1988; AI-related legislation including S.4591, NO FAKES Act of 2026, S.3062, GUARD Act, and other legislation related to the regulation of AI chatbots; H.R.1048, DETERRENT Act; Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; H.R.5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025; HR 2555, Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act.
JAWBONE Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
SCREEN Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 10335, the Restoring Civil Rights Attorneys Fees Act of 2026 (legislation increasing the availability of attorney's fees in civil rights litigation); H.R. 4795, the Protect Economic and Academic Freedom Act of 2026 (legislation restricting economic and academic boycotts); H.R. 8476, the No Antisemitism in Education Act of 2026 (legislation adopting the IHRA definition of antisemitism for Title VI of the Civil Rights Act); H.R. 2555, the Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act of 2026 and H.R. 5505, the Equal Campus Access Act of 2026 (legislation to protect freedom of association in higher education); S. 4749, the JAWBONE Act (legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms, social media platforms, and broadcasters); S. 4591/H.R. 8915, the NO FAKES Act of 2026 (legislation to restrict the distribution and production of realistic depictions of real people); H.R. 10174, the GRANITE Act (legislation to prohibit the enforcement of foreign judgments that would violate the First Amendment); S. 4407, the CHATBOT Act and S. 3062/H.R. 8623, the GUARD Act (legislation to restrict access to, and content on, AI chatbots); S. 737/H.R. 1623, the SCREEN Act (legislation requiring age verification for certain online content); S. 1748, the Kids Online Safety Act (legislation restricting how online communications platforms can be designed and operated); and free speech-related sections of legislation regulating the development and use of AI models.
RAP Act of 2025
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Legislation to prohibit government jawboning; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases; S.1367, NO FAKES Act, which would create a property right in likenesses; S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act, which would require age verification for social media; and H.R.4678, the Restoring Artistic Protection Act of 2025, which would restrict the admissibility of certain protected expression in court.
NO FAKES Act of 2025
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Legislation to prohibit government jawboning; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases; S.1367, NO FAKES Act, which would create a property right in likenesses; S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act, which would require age verification for social media; and H.R.4678, the Restoring Artistic Protection Act of 2025, which would restrict the admissibility of certain protected expression in court.
NO FAKES Act of 2025
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Legislation to prohibit government jawboning; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases; S.1367, NO FAKES Act; the AI LEAD Act; legislation to address censorship by the FCC; legislation to address online censorship by foreign governments.
Repeal the TikTok Ban Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 140 (Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act), S. 4859 (Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act), and S. 2425 (Free Speech Protection Act), which would prohibit federal officials from pressuring online platforms to suppress constitutionally protected speech, also known as jawboning; an untitled bill to address federal jawboning; S. 153, a bill to repeal the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act; S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases.
Kids Off Social Media Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Legislation to prohibit government jawboning; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases; S.1367, NO FAKES Act, which would create a property right in likenesses; S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act, which would require age verification for social media; and H.R.4678, the Restoring Artistic Protection Act of 2025, which would restrict the admissibility of certain protected expression in court.
Kids Off Social Media Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 140 (Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act), S. 4859 (Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act), and S. 2425 (Free Speech Protection Act), which would prohibit federal officials from pressuring online platforms to suppress constitutionally protected speech, also known as jawboning; an untitled bill to address federal jawboning; S. 153, a bill to repeal the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act; S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases.
Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 140 (Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act), S. 4859 (Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act), and S. 2425 (Free Speech Protection Act), which would prohibit federal officials from pressuring online platforms to suppress constitutionally protected speech, also known as jawboning; an untitled bill to address federal jawboning; S. 153, a bill to repeal the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act; S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases.
Free Speech Protection Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 140 (Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act), S. 4859 (Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act), and S. 2425 (Free Speech Protection Act), which would prohibit federal officials from pressuring online platforms to suppress constitutionally protected speech, also known as jawboning; an untitled bill to address federal jawboning; S. 153, a bill to repeal the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act; S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases.
Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 140 (Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act), S. 4859 (Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act), and S. 2425 (Free Speech Protection Act), which would prohibit federal officials from pressuring online platforms to suppress constitutionally protected speech, also known as jawboning; an untitled bill to address federal jawboning; S. 153, a bill to repeal the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act; S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases.
Free Speech Protection Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S. 1409/HR 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act, which regulates speech of and on social media platforms; HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which codifies the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism into law for the purposes of Title VI investigations on college campuses; S. 2714, the CREATE AI Act of 2023, which authorizes the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force; and HR 10310, the Free Speech Protection Act, a federal anti-SLAPP bill.
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act; S 2770, Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act and S 3875; AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024; Intimate Privacy Protection Act draft; and H Res 934, which calls for the release of Julian Assange.
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which codifies the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism into law for the purposes of Title VI investigations on college campuses.
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S. 1409/HR 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act, which regulates speech of and on social media platforms; HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which codifies the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism into law for the purposes of Title VI investigations on college campuses; S. 2714, the CREATE AI Act of 2023, which authorizes the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force; and HR 10310, the Free Speech Protection Act, a federal anti-SLAPP bill.
Antisemitism Awareness Act of 2023
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which codifies the use of the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism for the Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights; H.R. 7683, the Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act, which requires and encourages institutions of higher education to adopt more speech-protective campus policies.
No AI FRAUD Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Draft anti-SLAPP legislation; H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations; draft Senate legislation known as the "NO FAKES Act 2023; H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act.
No AI FRAUD Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Draft anti-SLAPP legislation; H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations; draft Senate legislation known as the "NO FAKES Act 2023; H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act.
No AI FRAUD Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Draft anti-SLAPP legislation; H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations; draft Senate legislation known as the "NO FAKES Act 2023; H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act.
Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations.
Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Draft anti-SLAPP legislation; H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations; draft Senate legislation known as the "NO FAKES Act 2023; H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act.
Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Draft anti-SLAPP legislation; H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations; draft Senate legislation known as the "NO FAKES Act 2023; H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act.
Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations.
Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations.
Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Draft anti-SLAPP legislation; H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations; draft Senate legislation known as the "NO FAKES Act 2023; H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act.
Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations.
Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Draft anti-SLAPP legislation; H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations; draft Senate legislation known as the "NO FAKES Act 2023; H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act.
Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which codifies the use of the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism for the Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights; H.R. 7683, the Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act, which requires and encourages institutions of higher education to adopt more speech-protective campus policies.
Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Draft anti-SLAPP legislation; H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations; draft Senate legislation known as the "NO FAKES Act 2023; H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act.
Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations.
Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
Draft anti-SLAPP legislation; H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations; draft Senate legislation known as the "NO FAKES Act 2023; H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act.
Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations.
Kids Online Safety Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S. 1409 and H.R. 7891, the House and Senate versions of the Kids Online Safety Act, which regulates online speech platforms; model FIRE legislation requiring transparency in federal government jawboning of social media companies.
Kids Online Safety Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S. 1409/HR 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act, which regulates speech of and on social media platforms; HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which codifies the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism into law for the purposes of Title VI investigations on college campuses; S. 2714, the CREATE AI Act of 2023, which authorizes the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force; and HR 10310, the Free Speech Protection Act, a federal anti-SLAPP bill.
Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that regular journalistic activities are protected under the First Amendment, and that the United States ought to drop all charges against and attempts to extradite Julian Assange.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act; S 2770, Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act and S 3875; AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024; Intimate Privacy Protection Act draft; and H Res 934, which calls for the release of Julian Assange.
Kids Online Safety Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S. 1409/HR 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act, which regulates speech of and on social media platforms; HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which codifies the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism into law for the purposes of Title VI investigations on college campuses; S. 2714, the CREATE AI Act of 2023, which authorizes the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force; and HR 10310, the Free Speech Protection Act, a federal anti-SLAPP bill.
Kids Online Safety Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S. 1409 and H.R. 7891, the House and Senate versions of the Kids Online Safety Act, which regulates online speech platforms; model FIRE legislation requiring transparency in federal government jawboning of social media companies.
CREATE AI Act of 2024
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
S. 1409/HR 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act, which regulates speech of and on social media platforms; HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which codifies the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism into law for the purposes of Title VI investigations on college campuses; S. 2714, the CREATE AI Act of 2023, which authorizes the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force; and HR 10310, the Free Speech Protection Act, a federal anti-SLAPP bill.
Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act; S 2770, Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act and S 3875; AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024; Intimate Privacy Protection Act draft; and H Res 934, which calls for the release of Julian Assange.
AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act; S 2770, Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act and S 3875; AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024; Intimate Privacy Protection Act draft; and H Res 934, which calls for the release of Julian Assange.
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE prepared draft legislation for a congressional office to constitutionally address anti-Semitic harassment and other forms of discriminatory student-on-student harassment within a framework that complies with the First Amendment. FIRE reviewed and analyzed the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act (HR 2508) and a Resolution on Campus Free Speech (H.Res. 282) in anticipation of further engagement on these bills to ensure they are consistent with the the First Amendment. FIRE participated in a press conference in support of the Federal Rap Act (H.R. 2952) and had discussions with the bill sponsors about the legislation. FIRE also discussed our concernswith how the Departmentof Education is handlingcampus free speech and due process issues, in and out of the context of enforcement of Title IX with Senator Marco Rubio's office in advance of a Senate hearing with ED Secretary Miguel Cardona. FIRE also engagedin a grassroots lobbying campaignby emailing our supporters to urge them to contact congressional offices to express opposition to the RESTRICT Act (S. 686), which we oppose over free speech concerns.
Campus Free Speech Restoration Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE prepared draft legislation for a congressional office to constitutionally address anti-Semitic harassment and other forms of discriminatory student-on-student harassment within a framework that complies with the First Amendment. FIRE reviewed and analyzed the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act (HR 2508) and a Resolution on Campus Free Speech (H.Res. 282) in anticipation of further engagement on these bills to ensure they are consistent with the the First Amendment. FIRE also discussed our concernswith how the Departmentof Education (ED) is handlingcampus free speech and due process issues, in and out of the context of enforcement of Title IX with Senator Marco Rubio's office in advance of a Senate hearing with ED Secretary Miguel Cardona.
RAP Act of 2023
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE prepared draft legislation for a congressional office to constitutionally address anti-Semitic harassment and other forms of discriminatory student-on-student harassment within a framework that complies with the First Amendment. FIRE reviewed and analyzed the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act (HR 2508) and a Resolution on Campus Free Speech (H.Res. 282) in anticipation of further engagement on these bills to ensure they are consistent with the the First Amendment. FIRE participated in a press conference in support of the Federal Rap Act (H.R. 2952) and had discussions with the bill sponsors about the legislation. FIRE also discussed our concernswith how the Departmentof Education is handlingcampus free speech and due process issues, in and out of the context of enforcement of Title IX with Senator Marco Rubio's office in advance of a Senate hearing with ED Secretary Miguel Cardona. FIRE also engagedin a grassroots lobbying campaignby emailing our supporters to urge them to contact congressional offices to express opposition to the RESTRICT Act (S. 686), which we oppose over free speech concerns.
RAP Act of 2023
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 2952, a bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to limit the admissibility of evidence of a defendants creative or artistic expression against such defendant, and for other purposes; book bans; Julian Assange prosecution.
RAP Act of 2023
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE reviewed and provided analysis of drafts of a potential Student Bill of Rights and an additional draft piece of legislation that would protect free expression on college campuses. FIRE also provided analysis to Ed and Workforce committee staff and other congressional offices regarding how to combat anti-Semitism without infringing on students' free speech rights. FIRE analyzed and joined a coalition letter to Senator Schumer opposing the Stop CSAM Act (S.1199) which would have undermined free speech online by imposing liability on social media companies for hosting content related to conduct, including expression, related to child exploitation. We met with a Senate office to discuss our support for the RAP Act (H.R. 2952) which would change the federal rules of evidence to protect the free speech rights of artists, so their fictional works are not used as the basis of criminal prosecutions, unless there is additional evidence tying the works to details of the crimes only the perpetrators would know.
Making appropriations for the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2024, and for other purposes.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 5894, Labor-H Appropriations Act for FY24 (issue: Lawler amendment re: anti-semitism); campus free speech draft legislation; H. Res. 927, a resolution condemning antisemitism on University campuses; Education and Workforce investigations of college campuses; issues related to anti-semitism on college campuses.
Expressing that compelled political litmus tests used by public institutions to require individuals to identify with specific ideological views are directly at odds with the principles of academic freedom and free speech and in violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE prepared draft legislation for a congressional office to constitutionally address anti-Semitic harassment and other forms of discriminatory student-on-student harassment within a framework that complies with the First Amendment. FIRE reviewed and analyzed the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act (HR 2508) and a Resolution on Campus Free Speech (H.Res. 282) in anticipation of further engagement on these bills to ensure they are consistent with the the First Amendment. FIRE also discussed our concernswith how the Departmentof Education (ED) is handlingcampus free speech and due process issues, in and out of the context of enforcement of Title IX with Senator Marco Rubio's office in advance of a Senate hearing with ED Secretary Miguel Cardona.
Expressing that compelled political litmus tests used by public institutions to require individuals to identify with specific ideological views are directly at odds with the principles of academic freedom and free speech and in violation of the First Amendment of the Constitution.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE prepared draft legislation for a congressional office to constitutionally address anti-Semitic harassment and other forms of discriminatory student-on-student harassment within a framework that complies with the First Amendment. FIRE reviewed and analyzed the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act (HR 2508) and a Resolution on Campus Free Speech (H.Res. 282) in anticipation of further engagement on these bills to ensure they are consistent with the the First Amendment. FIRE participated in a press conference in support of the Federal Rap Act (H.R. 2952) and had discussions with the bill sponsors about the legislation. FIRE also discussed our concernswith how the Departmentof Education is handlingcampus free speech and due process issues, in and out of the context of enforcement of Title IX with Senator Marco Rubio's office in advance of a Senate hearing with ED Secretary Miguel Cardona. FIRE also engagedin a grassroots lobbying campaignby emailing our supporters to urge them to contact congressional offices to express opposition to the RESTRICT Act (S. 686), which we oppose over free speech concerns.
Condemning antisemitism on University campuses and the testimony of University Presidents in the House Committee on Education and the Workforce.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
H.R. 5894, Labor-H Appropriations Act for FY24 (issue: Lawler amendment re: anti-semitism); campus free speech draft legislation; H. Res. 927, a resolution condemning antisemitism on University campuses; Education and Workforce investigations of college campuses; issues related to anti-semitism on college campuses.
STOP CSAM Act of 2023
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE reviewed and provided analysis of drafts of a potential Student Bill of Rights and an additional draft piece of legislation that would protect free expression on college campuses. FIRE also provided analysis to Ed and Workforce committee staff and other congressional offices regarding how to combat anti-Semitism without infringing on students' free speech rights. FIRE analyzed and joined a coalition letter to Senator Schumer opposing the Stop CSAM Act (S.1199) which would have undermined free speech online by imposing liability on social media companies for hosting content related to conduct, including expression, related to child exploitation. We met with a Senate office to discuss our support for the RAP Act (H.R. 2952) which would change the federal rules of evidence to protect the free speech rights of artists, so their fictional works are not used as the basis of criminal prosecutions, unless there is additional evidence tying the works to details of the crimes only the perpetrators would know.
RESTRICT Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE prepared draft legislation for a congressional office to constitutionally address anti-Semitic harassment and other forms of discriminatory student-on-student harassment within a framework that complies with the First Amendment. FIRE reviewed and analyzed the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act (HR 2508) and a Resolution on Campus Free Speech (H.Res. 282) in anticipation of further engagement on these bills to ensure they are consistent with the the First Amendment. FIRE participated in a press conference in support of the Federal Rap Act (H.R. 2952) and had discussions with the bill sponsors about the legislation. FIRE also discussed our concernswith how the Departmentof Education is handlingcampus free speech and due process issues, in and out of the context of enforcement of Title IX with Senator Marco Rubio's office in advance of a Senate hearing with ED Secretary Miguel Cardona. FIRE also engagedin a grassroots lobbying campaignby emailing our supporters to urge them to contact congressional offices to express opposition to the RESTRICT Act (S. 686), which we oppose over free speech concerns.
Fair Access to Banking Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation. FIRE also analyzed the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (HR 9197), theChildren and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628), the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663), the Fair Access to Banking Act (S. 563/HR1729). We did not engage in any advocacy on those bills, but conducted research in anticipation of future advocacy on them. FIRE also engaged in grassroots lobbying by publishing a video on YouTube urging viewers to contact their member of Congress in support of theRestoring Artistic Protection Act of 2022 (HR 8531) which prohibits federal prosecutors from introducing an artist's rap lyrics againstthem as proof or wrongdoing in criminalprosecutions,subject to some exceptions.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE participated in a roundtable on the issue of free speech on college campuses hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee. We also expressed concerns over provisions in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization (S. 3623 later enacted in HR 2471) that would provide grants to institutions of higher education to use potentially biased trainings when training those on campus who are responsible for adjudicating Title IX claims. We were also concerned about the implications of the federal government adopting a definition of affirmative consent in the bill. FIRE also worked with Senate offices on potential legislation on campus free speech that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also met with OMB and Department of Education staff to share some of our general free speech and due process concerns with respect to the Department of Education's plan to amend the existing Title IX regulations. We also have been doing extensive research in preparation for commenting on the Department of Education's proposal to amend the Title IX regulations when that new rule is proposed.
Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2022
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE participated in a roundtable on the issue of free speech on college campuses hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee. We also expressed concerns over provisions in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization (S. 3623 later enacted in HR 2471) that would provide grants to institutions of higher education to use potentially biased trainings when training those on campus who are responsible for adjudicating Title IX claims. We were also concerned about the implications of the federal government adopting a definition of affirmative consent in the bill. FIRE also worked with Senate offices on potential legislation on campus free speech that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also met with OMB and Department of Education staff to share some of our general free speech and due process concerns with respect to the Department of Education's plan to amend the existing Title IX regulations. We also have been doing extensive research in preparation for commenting on the Department of Education's proposal to amend the Title IX regulations when that new rule is proposed.
Banana Stand Money Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
A vast majorityof FIRE's expenses incurred during the quarter are attributable to the staff hours that went into preparing FIRE's Comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on the enforcement of Title IX, Docket No. ED-2021-OCR-0166, RIN 1870-AA16. FIRE's comment offered detailed objections to aspects of the proposalthat would violate free speech and due process rights. FIRE also had communications with congressional offices regarding the possibility of future legislation on campus free speech. Those conversations included discussion of the Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act (H.R. 8945) and improvements FIRE would like to see tothe bill. We also analyzed the Restoring Artistic Protection Act (RAP Act H.R. 5831), the SLAPP Protection Act of 2022, (H.R. 8864) and legislation on combatingIslamophobia (S. 3384/ H.R. 5565) in anticipation of potentially engaging on those bills. FIRE has not yet engaged any congressional offices on any of those bills. Finally, FIRE discussed the Banned Book Resolution (H. Res. 1392) with a congressional office.
Banana Stand Money Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
A vast majorityof FIRE's expenses incurred during the quarter are attributable to the staff hours that went into preparing FIRE's Comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on the enforcement of Title IX, Docket No. ED-2021-OCR-0166, RIN 1870-AA16. FIRE's comment offered detailed objections to aspects of the proposalthat would violate free speech and due process rights. FIRE also had communications with congressional offices regarding the possibility of future legislation on campus free speech. Those conversations included discussion of the Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act (H.R. 8945) and improvements FIRE would like to see tothe bill. We also analyzed legislation on combatingIslamophobia (S. 3384/ H.R. 5565) in anticipation of potentially engaging on those bills. FIRE has not yet engaged any congressional offices on any those bills. Finally, FIRE discussed the Banned Book Resolution (H. Res. 1392) with a congressional office.
Protect Communities from a Porous Border Act of 2021
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
A vast majorityof FIRE's expenses incurred during the quarter are attributable to the staff hours that went into preparing FIRE's Comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on the enforcement of Title IX, Docket No. ED-2021-OCR-0166, RIN 1870-AA16. FIRE's comment offered detailed objections to aspects of the proposalthat would violate free speech and due process rights. FIRE also had communications with congressional offices regarding the possibility of future legislation on campus free speech. Those conversations included discussion of the Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act (H.R. 8945) and improvements FIRE would like to see tothe bill. We also analyzed the Restoring Artistic Protection Act (RAP Act H.R. 5831), the SLAPP Protection Act of 2022, (H.R. 8864) and legislation on combatingIslamophobia (S. 3384/ H.R. 5565) in anticipation of potentially engaging on those bills. FIRE has not yet engaged any congressional offices on any of those bills. Finally, FIRE discussed the Banned Book Resolution (H. Res. 1392) with a congressional office.
Restoring Artistic Protection Act of 2022
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation. FIRE also analyzed the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (HR 9197), theChildren and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628), the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663), the Fair Access to Banking Act (S. 563/HR1729). We did not engage in any advocacy on those bills, but conducted research in anticipation of future advocacy on them. FIRE also engaged in grassroots lobbying by publishing a video on YouTube urging viewers to contact their member of Congress in support of theRestoring Artistic Protection Act of 2022 (HR 8531) which prohibits federal prosecutors from introducing an artist's rap lyrics againstthem as proof or wrongdoing in criminalprosecutions,subject to some exceptions.
SLAPP Protection Act of 2022
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
A vast majorityof FIRE's expenses incurred during the quarter are attributable to the staff hours that went into preparing FIRE's Comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on the enforcement of Title IX, Docket No. ED-2021-OCR-0166, RIN 1870-AA16. FIRE's comment offered detailed objections to aspects of the proposalthat would violate free speech and due process rights. FIRE also had communications with congressional offices regarding the possibility of future legislation on campus free speech. Those conversations included discussion of the Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act (H.R. 8945) and improvements FIRE would like to see tothe bill. We also analyzed the Restoring Artistic Protection Act (RAP Act H.R. 5831), the SLAPP Protection Act of 2022, (H.R. 8864) and legislation on combatingIslamophobia (S. 3384/ H.R. 5565) in anticipation of potentially engaging on those bills. FIRE has not yet engaged any congressional offices on any of those bills. Finally, FIRE discussed the Banned Book Resolution (H. Res. 1392) with a congressional office.
Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act of 2022
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
A vast majorityof FIRE's expenses incurred during the quarter are attributable to the staff hours that went into preparing FIRE's Comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on the enforcement of Title IX, Docket No. ED-2021-OCR-0166, RIN 1870-AA16. FIRE's comment offered detailed objections to aspects of the proposalthat would violate free speech and due process rights. FIRE also had communications with congressional offices regarding the possibility of future legislation on campus free speech. Those conversations included discussion of the Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act (H.R. 8945) and improvements FIRE would like to see tothe bill. We also analyzed the Restoring Artistic Protection Act (RAP Act H.R. 5831), the SLAPP Protection Act of 2022, (H.R. 8864) and legislation on combatingIslamophobia (S. 3384/ H.R. 5565) in anticipation of potentially engaging on those bills. FIRE has not yet engaged any congressional offices on any of those bills. Finally, FIRE discussed the Banned Book Resolution (H. Res. 1392) with a congressional office.
Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act of 2022
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
A vast majorityof FIRE's expenses incurred during the quarter are attributable to the staff hours that went into preparing FIRE's Comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on the enforcement of Title IX, Docket No. ED-2021-OCR-0166, RIN 1870-AA16. FIRE's comment offered detailed objections to aspects of the proposalthat would violate free speech and due process rights. FIRE also had communications with congressional offices regarding the possibility of future legislation on campus free speech. Those conversations included discussion of the Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act (H.R. 8945) and improvements FIRE would like to see tothe bill. We also analyzed legislation on combatingIslamophobia (S. 3384/ H.R. 5565) in anticipation of potentially engaging on those bills. FIRE has not yet engaged any congressional offices on any those bills. Finally, FIRE discussed the Banned Book Resolution (H. Res. 1392) with a congressional office.
Stop the Sexualization of Children Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation. FIRE also analyzed the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (HR 9197), theChildren and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628), the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663), the Fair Access to Banking Act (S. 563/HR1729). We did not engage in any advocacy on those bills, but conducted research in anticipation of future advocacy on them. FIRE also engaged in grassroots lobbying by publishing a video on YouTube urging viewers to contact their member of Congress in support of theRestoring Artistic Protection Act of 2022 (HR 8531) which prohibits federal prosecutors from introducing an artist's rap lyrics againstthem as proof or wrongdoing in criminalprosecutions,subject to some exceptions.
Recognizing "Banned Books Week" and the sweeping attacks on books in the United States today, acknowledging the central role books play in promoting democratic and civil discourse, and urging recognition of the illegitimate tactics being used to ban books in K-12 classrooms, universities, prisons, and libraries.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
A vast majorityof FIRE's expenses incurred during the quarter are attributable to the staff hours that went into preparing FIRE's Comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on the enforcement of Title IX, Docket No. ED-2021-OCR-0166, RIN 1870-AA16. FIRE's comment offered detailed objections to aspects of the proposalthat would violate free speech and due process rights. FIRE also had communications with congressional offices regarding the possibility of future legislation on campus free speech. Those conversations included discussion of the Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act (H.R. 8945) and improvements FIRE would like to see tothe bill. We also analyzed legislation on combatingIslamophobia (S. 3384/ H.R. 5565) in anticipation of potentially engaging on those bills. FIRE has not yet engaged any congressional offices on any those bills. Finally, FIRE discussed the Banned Book Resolution (H. Res. 1392) with a congressional office.
Recognizing "Banned Books Week" and the sweeping attacks on books in the United States today, acknowledging the central role books play in promoting democratic and civil discourse, and urging recognition of the illegitimate tactics being used to ban books in K-12 classrooms, universities, prisons, and libraries.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation. FIRE also analyzed the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (HR 9197), theChildren and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628), the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663), the Fair Access to Banking Act (S. 563/HR1729). We did not engage in any advocacy on those bills, but conducted research in anticipation of future advocacy on them. FIRE also engaged in grassroots lobbying by publishing a video on YouTube urging viewers to contact their member of Congress in support of theRestoring Artistic Protection Act of 2022 (HR 8531) which prohibits federal prosecutors from introducing an artist's rap lyrics againstthem as proof or wrongdoing in criminalprosecutions,subject to some exceptions.
Recognizing "Banned Books Week" and the sweeping attacks on books in the United States today, acknowledging the central role books play in promoting democratic and civil discourse, and urging recognition of the illegitimate tactics being used to ban books in K-12 classrooms, universities, prisons, and libraries.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation.
Recognizing "Banned Books Week" and the sweeping attacks on books in the United States today, acknowledging the central role books play in promoting democratic and civil discourse, and urging recognition of the illegitimate tactics being used to ban books in K-12 classrooms, universities, prisons, and libraries.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
A vast majorityof FIRE's expenses incurred during the quarter are attributable to the staff hours that went into preparing FIRE's Comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on the enforcement of Title IX, Docket No. ED-2021-OCR-0166, RIN 1870-AA16. FIRE's comment offered detailed objections to aspects of the proposalthat would violate free speech and due process rights. FIRE also had communications with congressional offices regarding the possibility of future legislation on campus free speech. Those conversations included discussion of the Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act (H.R. 8945) and improvements FIRE would like to see tothe bill. We also analyzed the Restoring Artistic Protection Act (RAP Act H.R. 5831), the SLAPP Protection Act of 2022, (H.R. 8864) and legislation on combatingIslamophobia (S. 3384/ H.R. 5565) in anticipation of potentially engaging on those bills. FIRE has not yet engaged any congressional offices on any of those bills. Finally, FIRE discussed the Banned Book Resolution (H. Res. 1392) with a congressional office.
Children and Teens’ Online Privacy Protection Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation. FIRE also analyzed the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (HR 9197), theChildren and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628), the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663), the Fair Access to Banking Act (S. 563/HR1729). We did not engage in any advocacy on those bills, but conducted research in anticipation of future advocacy on them. FIRE also engaged in grassroots lobbying by publishing a video on YouTube urging viewers to contact their member of Congress in support of theRestoring Artistic Protection Act of 2022 (HR 8531) which prohibits federal prosecutors from introducing an artist's rap lyrics againstthem as proof or wrongdoing in criminalprosecutions,subject to some exceptions.
Combating International Islamophobia Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
A vast majorityof FIRE's expenses incurred during the quarter are attributable to the staff hours that went into preparing FIRE's Comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on the enforcement of Title IX, Docket No. ED-2021-OCR-0166, RIN 1870-AA16. FIRE's comment offered detailed objections to aspects of the proposalthat would violate free speech and due process rights. FIRE also had communications with congressional offices regarding the possibility of future legislation on campus free speech. Those conversations included discussion of the Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act (H.R. 8945) and improvements FIRE would like to see tothe bill. We also analyzed the Restoring Artistic Protection Act (RAP Act H.R. 5831), the SLAPP Protection Act of 2022, (H.R. 8864) and legislation on combatingIslamophobia (S. 3384/ H.R. 5565) in anticipation of potentially engaging on those bills. FIRE has not yet engaged any congressional offices on any of those bills. Finally, FIRE discussed the Banned Book Resolution (H. Res. 1392) with a congressional office.
Combating International Islamophobia Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
A vast majorityof FIRE's expenses incurred during the quarter are attributable to the staff hours that went into preparing FIRE's Comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on the enforcement of Title IX, Docket No. ED-2021-OCR-0166, RIN 1870-AA16. FIRE's comment offered detailed objections to aspects of the proposalthat would violate free speech and due process rights. FIRE also had communications with congressional offices regarding the possibility of future legislation on campus free speech. Those conversations included discussion of the Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act (H.R. 8945) and improvements FIRE would like to see tothe bill. We also analyzed legislation on combatingIslamophobia (S. 3384/ H.R. 5565) in anticipation of potentially engaging on those bills. FIRE has not yet engaged any congressional offices on any those bills. Finally, FIRE discussed the Banned Book Resolution (H. Res. 1392) with a congressional office.
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE participated in a roundtable on the issue of free speech on college campuses hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee. We also expressed concerns over provisions in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization (S. 3623 later enacted in HR 2471) that would provide grants to institutions of higher education to use potentially biased trainings when training those on campus who are responsible for adjudicating Title IX claims. We were also concerned about the implications of the federal government adopting a definition of affirmative consent in the bill. FIRE also worked with Senate offices on potential legislation on campus free speech that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also met with OMB and Department of Education staff to share some of our general free speech and due process concerns with respect to the Department of Education's plan to amend the existing Title IX regulations. We also have been doing extensive research in preparation for commenting on the Department of Education's proposal to amend the Title IX regulations when that new rule is proposed.
Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization Act of 2022
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE participated in a roundtable on the issue of free speech on college campuses hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee. We also expressed concerns over provisions in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization (S. 3623 later enacted in HR 2471) that would provide grants to institutions of higher education to use potentially biased trainings when training those on campus who are responsible for adjudicating Title IX claims. We were also concerned about the implications of the federal government adopting a definition of affirmative consent in the bill. FIRE also worked with Senate offices on potential legislation on campus free speech that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also met with OMB and Department of Education staff to share some of our general free speech and due process concerns with respect to the Department of Education's plan to amend the existing Title IX regulations. We also have been doing extensive research in preparation for commenting on the Department of Education's proposal to amend the Title IX regulations when that new rule is proposed.
Kids Online Safety Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation. FIRE also analyzed the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (HR 9197), theChildren and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628), the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663), the Fair Access to Banking Act (S. 563/HR1729). We did not engage in any advocacy on those bills, but conducted research in anticipation of future advocacy on them. FIRE also engaged in grassroots lobbying by publishing a video on YouTube urging viewers to contact their member of Congress in support of theRestoring Artistic Protection Act of 2022 (HR 8531) which prohibits federal prosecutors from introducing an artist's rap lyrics againstthem as proof or wrongdoing in criminalprosecutions,subject to some exceptions.
Students' Access to Freedom and Educational Rights Act of 2022
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation. FIRE also analyzed the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (HR 9197), theChildren and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628), the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663), the Fair Access to Banking Act (S. 563/HR1729). We did not engage in any advocacy on those bills, but conducted research in anticipation of future advocacy on them. FIRE also engaged in grassroots lobbying by publishing a video on YouTube urging viewers to contact their member of Congress in support of theRestoring Artistic Protection Act of 2022 (HR 8531) which prohibits federal prosecutors from introducing an artist's rap lyrics againstthem as proof or wrongdoing in criminalprosecutions,subject to some exceptions.
Students' Access to Freedom and Educational Rights Act of 2022
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation.
Fair Access to Banking Act
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation. FIRE also analyzed the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (HR 9197), theChildren and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628), the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663), the Fair Access to Banking Act (S. 563/HR1729). We did not engage in any advocacy on those bills, but conducted research in anticipation of future advocacy on them. FIRE also engaged in grassroots lobbying by publishing a video on YouTube urging viewers to contact their member of Congress in support of theRestoring Artistic Protection Act of 2022 (HR 8531) which prohibits federal prosecutors from introducing an artist's rap lyrics againstthem as proof or wrongdoing in criminalprosecutions,subject to some exceptions.
A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation. FIRE also analyzed the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (HR 9197), theChildren and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628), the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663), the Fair Access to Banking Act (S. 563/HR1729). We did not engage in any advocacy on those bills, but conducted research in anticipation of future advocacy on them. FIRE also engaged in grassroots lobbying by publishing a video on YouTube urging viewers to contact their member of Congress in support of theRestoring Artistic Protection Act of 2022 (HR 8531) which prohibits federal prosecutors from introducing an artist's rap lyrics againstthem as proof or wrongdoing in criminalprosecutions,subject to some exceptions.
A resolution expressing concern about the spreading problem of book banning and the proliferation of threats to freedom of expression in the United States.
Client: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE) · Firm: FOUNDATION FOR INDIVIDUAL RIGHTS AND EXPRESSION (FIRE)
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2026 · second_quarter · Q2
S.4749 - JAWBONE Act; legislation to deter government jawboning of speech on AI platforms; legislation to provide damages when federal officials violate individual constitutionalrights; legislation to restore the availabilityof attorney's fees under section 1988; AI-related legislation including S.4591, NO FAKES Act of 2026, S.3062, GUARD Act, and other legislation related to the regulation of AI chatbots; H.R.1048, DETERRENT Act; Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; H.R.5505, Equal Campus Access Act of 2025; HR 2555, Freedom of Association in Higher Education Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2026 · first_quarter · Q1
Legislation to prohibit government jawboning; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases; legislation to enable victims of constitutional violations by federal officials to sue for monetary damages; AI omnibus legislation; S.1367, NO FAKES Act; legislation to address censorship by the FCC; legislation to address online censorship by foreign governments.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · fourth_quarter · Q4
Legislation to prohibit government jawboning; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases; S.1367, NO FAKES Act; the AI LEAD Act; legislation to address censorship by the FCC; legislation to address online censorship by foreign governments.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · third_quarter · Q3
Legislation to prohibit government jawboning; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases; S.1367, NO FAKES Act, which would create a property right in likenesses; S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act, which would require age verification for social media; and H.R.4678, the Restoring Artistic Protection Act of 2025, which would restrict the admissibility of certain protected expression in court.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Natl Institutes of Health (NIH), SENATE
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2025 · second_quarter · Q2
Legislation to prohibit government jawboning; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases; language in the reconciliation bill that would require bonds to seek preliminary injunctions in litigation against the government to enforce the Constitution.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2025 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R. 140 (Protecting Speech from Government Interference Act), S. 4859 (Standing to Challenge Government Censorship Act), and S. 2425 (Free Speech Protection Act), which would prohibit federal officials from pressuring online platforms to suppress constitutionally protected speech, also known as jawboning; an untitled bill to address federal jawboning; S. 153, a bill to repeal the Protecting Americans from Foreign Adversary Controlled Applications Act; S. 278, the Kids Off Social Media Act; legislation to amend 42 U.S.C. 1988 to ensure that substantially prevailing parties can recover attorneys fees in civil rights cases.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2024 · fourth_quarter · Q4
S. 1409/HR 7891, the Kids Online Safety Act, which regulates speech of and on social media platforms; HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which codifies the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism into law for the purposes of Title VI investigations on college campuses; S. 2714, the CREATE AI Act of 2023, which authorizes the National Artificial Intelligence Research Resource Task Force; and HR 10310, the Free Speech Protection Act, a federal anti-SLAPP bill.
HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which codifies the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism into law for the purposes of Title VI investigations on college campuses.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2024 · third_quarter · Q3
H.R. 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act, which codifies the use of the IHRA definition of anti-Semitism for the Department of Educations Office for Civil Rights; H.R. 7683, the Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act, which requires and encourages institutions of higher education to adopt more speech-protective campus policies.
S. 1409 and H.R. 7891, the House and Senate versions of the Kids Online Safety Act, which regulates online speech platforms; model FIRE legislation requiring transparency in federal government jawboning of social media companies.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2024 · first_quarter · 1A
Draft anti-SLAPP legislation; H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations; draft Senate legislation known as the "NO FAKES Act 2023; H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act.
H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
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2024 · second_quarter · Q2
Draft legislation related to the protection of free speech at colleges and universities.
HR 6090, the Antisemitism Awareness Act; S 2770, Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act and S 3875; AI Transparency in Elections Act of 2024; Intimate Privacy Protection Act draft; and H Res 934, which calls for the release of Julian Assange.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2024 · first_quarter · 1A
Draft anti-SLAPP legislation; H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations; draft Senate legislation known as the "NO FAKES Act 2023; H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act.
H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
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2024 · first_quarter · Q1
H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations.
Draft anti-SLAPP legislation; H.R.7612, the Students Bill of Rights Act of 2024; H.R.7683 - Respecting the First Amendment on Campus Act; draft legislation related to free expression at universities receiving federal funding; due process protections in the Department of Education's proposed title IX regulations; draft Senate legislation known as the "NO FAKES Act 2023; H.R.6943 - No AI FRAUD Act.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), Office of Personnel Management (OPM), SENATE
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2023 · fourth_quarter · Q4
H.R. 5894, Labor-H Appropriations Act for FY24 (issue: Lawler amendment re: anti-semitism); campus free speech draft legislation; H. Res. 927, a resolution condemning antisemitism on University campuses; Education and Workforce investigations of college campuses; issues related to anti-semitism on college campuses.
H.R. 2952, a bill to amend the Federal Rules of Evidence to limit the admissibility of evidence of a defendants creative or artistic expression against such defendant, and for other purposes; book bans; Julian Assange prosecution.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
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2023 · third_quarter · Q3
FIRE reviewed and provided analysis of drafts of a potential Student Bill of Rights and an additional draft piece of legislation that would protect free expression on college campuses. FIRE also provided analysisto Ed and Workforce committee staff and other congressional offices regarding how to combat anti-Semitism without infringing on students' free speech rights. We met with House ED and Workforce staff to discuss definitions of hazingthat would threaten free speech rights and we also discussed how bias response teams in K-12 schools could jeopardize student speech rights.
FIRE reviewed and provided analysis of drafts of a potential Student Bill of Rights and an additional draft piece of legislation that would protect free expression on college campuses. FIRE also provided analysis to Ed and Workforce committee staff and other congressional offices regarding how to combat anti-Semitism without infringing on students' free speech rights. FIRE analyzed and joined a coalition letter to Senator Schumer opposing the Stop CSAM Act (S.1199) which would have undermined free speech online by imposing liability on social media companies for hosting content related to conduct, including expression, related to child exploitation. We met with a Senate office to discuss our support for the RAP Act (H.R. 2952) which would change the federal rules of evidence to protect the free speech rights of artists, so their fictional works are not used as the basis of criminal prosecutions, unless there is additional evidence tying the works to details of the crimes only the perpetrators would know.
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2023 · second_quarter · Q2
FIRE prepared draft legislation for a congressional office to constitutionally address anti-Semitic harassment and other forms of discriminatory student-on-student harassment within a framework that complies with the First Amendment. FIRE reviewed and analyzed the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act (HR 2508) and a Resolution on Campus Free Speech (H.Res. 282) in anticipation of further engagement on these bills to ensure they are consistent with the the First Amendment. FIRE participated in a press conference in support of the Federal Rap Act (H.R. 2952) and had discussions with the bill sponsors about the legislation. FIRE also discussed our concernswith how the Departmentof Education is handlingcampus free speech and due process issues, in and out of the context of enforcement of Title IX with Senator Marco Rubio's office in advance of a Senate hearing with ED Secretary Miguel Cardona. FIRE also engagedin a grassroots lobbying campaignby emailing our supporters to urge them to contact congressional offices to express opposition to the RESTRICT Act (S. 686), which we oppose over free speech concerns.
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2023 · first_quarter · Q1
FIRE submitted a formal comment to the Department of Education to oppose the Department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM, Docket No. ED-2022-OPE-0157, RIN 1840-AD72) which would rescind regulations related to religious student organizations at certain public institutions of higher education (IHEs). We also submitted a formal comment to the Department of Education in Response to its Request For Information (RFI, Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0029) related to the effectiveness of the existing Free Inquiry Rule. Our comment defended the existing rule. FIRE discussed FIRE's position on the NPRM and on the RFI with minority staff for the Senate Judiciary Committee and majority staff for the House Education and Workforce Committee. FIRE also had discussions with majority and minority staff for the House Education and Workforce Committee regarding free expression on campus, culminating in FIRE addressing the majority committee members on the same topic. We also contacted Senator Mike Lee's office to talk about his past efforts to enact federal legislation that would seek to alter obscenity law.
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2022 · fourth_quarter · Q4
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation.
FIRE had meetings with congressional offices in the House and Senate to discuss campus free speech and review draft language thathas not yet been introduced. These discussions also included the possibilitythat the issue would be addressed in any Higher Education Act Reauthorization that might be introduced in the future. FIRE reviewed congressional resolutions opposing book bans including HRes 1392 and SRes 838. We wrote publicly in support of aspects of each resolution. We also shared feedback on draft language for an additional resolution on banned books that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also participated in a Congressional Roundtable hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee on the topic of campus freespeech. We also communicated our opposition to theStudents Access to Freedom and Educational Rights (SAFER Act/S.5158) to Senate and House offices, explaining the free speech and due process problems with the legislation. FIRE also analyzed the Stop the Sexualization of Children Act (HR 9197), theChildren and Teens Online Privacy Protection Act (S. 1628), the Kids Online Safety Act (S. 3663), the Fair Access to Banking Act (S. 563/HR1729). We did not engage in any advocacy on those bills, but conducted research in anticipation of future advocacy on them. FIRE also engaged in grassroots lobbying by publishing a video on YouTube urging viewers to contact their member of Congress in support of theRestoring Artistic Protection Act of 2022 (HR 8531) which prohibits federal prosecutors from introducing an artist's rap lyrics againstthem as proof or wrongdoing in criminalprosecutions,subject to some exceptions.
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2022 · third_quarter · Q3
A vast majorityof FIRE's expenses incurred during the quarter are attributable to the staff hours that went into preparing FIRE's Comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on the enforcement of Title IX, Docket No. ED-2021-OCR-0166, RIN 1870-AA16. FIRE's comment offered detailed objections to aspects of the proposalthat would violate free speech and due process rights. FIRE also had communications with congressional offices regarding the possibility of future legislation on campus free speech. Those conversations included discussion of the Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act (H.R. 8945) and improvements FIRE would like to see tothe bill. We also analyzed legislation on combatingIslamophobia (S. 3384/ H.R. 5565) in anticipation of potentially engaging on those bills. FIRE has not yet engaged any congressional offices on any those bills. Finally, FIRE discussed the Banned Book Resolution (H. Res. 1392) with a congressional office.
A vast majorityof FIRE's expenses incurred during the quarter are attributable to the staff hours that went into preparing FIRE's Comment to the Department of Education on its proposed regulations on the enforcement of Title IX, Docket No. ED-2021-OCR-0166, RIN 1870-AA16. FIRE's comment offered detailed objections to aspects of the proposalthat would violate free speech and due process rights. FIRE also had communications with congressional offices regarding the possibility of future legislation on campus free speech. Those conversations included discussion of the Restoring Academic Freedom on Campus Act (H.R. 8945) and improvements FIRE would like to see tothe bill. We also analyzed the Restoring Artistic Protection Act (RAP Act H.R. 5831), the SLAPP Protection Act of 2022, (H.R. 8864) and legislation on combatingIslamophobia (S. 3384/ H.R. 5565) in anticipation of potentially engaging on those bills. FIRE has not yet engaged any congressional offices on any of those bills. Finally, FIRE discussed the Banned Book Resolution (H. Res. 1392) with a congressional office.
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2022 · third_quarter · RA
Free speech rights, higher education student rights, faculty rights, due process on college campuses.
Free speech rights, higher education student rights, faculty rights, due process on college campuses.
Free speech rights, higher education student rights, faculty rights, due process on college campuses.
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2022 · second_quarter · Q2
FIRE reviewed federal court cases relating to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) in anticipation of the release of proposed Title IX regulations issued by the Department of Education. and reviewed the text of the proposed Title IX regulations when they were published on June 23. FIRE met with congressional offices and committees to discuss free speech issues relating to institutions of higher education, due process concerns relating to campus disciplinary proceedings, Title IX regulations, academic freedom, and the expansion of FIREs free speech mission beyond campus. FIRE reviewed legislative text, provided feedback on draft legislation that has not been introduced on the topic of campus free speech, and offered edits to draft legislative language relating to these issue areas. FIRE submitted a comment to the Department of Health and Human Services in response to a public Request for Information (RFI) regarding health misinformation. In our comment we told HHS that if it were to follow the RFI with the initiation of formal rulemaking, it must be mindful that government attempts to regulate medical misinformation could infringe on free speech rights and threaten academic freedom at institutions of higher education.
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2022 · first_quarter · Q1
FIRE participated in a roundtable on the issue of free speech on college campuses hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee. We also expressed concerns over provisions in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization (S. 3623 later enacted in HR 2471) that would provide grants to institutions of higher education to use potentially biased trainings when training those on campus who are responsible for adjudicating Title IX claims. We were also concerned about the implications of the federal government adopting a definition of affirmative consent in the bill. FIRE also worked with Senate offices on potential legislation on campus free speech that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also met with OMB and Department of Education staff to share some of our general free speech and due process concerns with respect to the Department of Education's plan to amend the existing Title IX regulations. We also have been doing extensive research in preparation for commenting on the Department of Education's proposal to amend the Title IX regulations when that new rule is proposed.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FIRE prepared draft legislation for a congressional office to constitutionally address anti-Semitic harassment and other forms of discriminatory student-on-student harassment within a framework that complies with the First Amendment. FIRE reviewed and analyzed the Campus Free Speech Restoration Act (HR 2508) and a Resolution on Campus Free Speech (H.Res. 282) in anticipation of further engagement on these bills to ensure they are consistent with the the First Amendment. FIRE also discussed our concernswith how the Departmentof Education (ED) is handlingcampus free speech and due process issues, in and out of the context of enforcement of Title IX with Senator Marco Rubio's office in advance of a Senate hearing with ED Secretary Miguel Cardona.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FIRE submitted a formal comment to the Department of Education to oppose the Department's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM, Docket No. ED-2022-OPE-0157, RIN 1840-AD72) which would rescind regulations related to religious student organizations at certain public institutions of higher education (IHEs). We also submitted a formal comment to the Department of Education in Response to its Request For Information (RFI, Docket ID ED-2023-OPE-0029) related to the effectiveness of the existing Free Inquiry Rule. Our comment defended the existing rule. FIRE discussed FIRE's position on the NPRM and on the RFI with minority staff for the Senate Judiciary Committee and majority staff for the House Education and Workforce Committee. FIRE also had discussions with majority and minority staff for the House Education and Workforce Committee regarding free expression on campus, culminating in FIRE addressing the majority committee members on the same topic.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, SENATE
FIRE reviewed federal court cases relating to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) in anticipation of the release of proposed Title IX regulations issued by the Department of Education. and reviewed the text of the proposed Title IX regulations when they were published on June 23. FIRE met with congressional offices and committees to discuss free speech issues relating to institutions of higher education, due process concerns relating to campus disciplinary proceedings, Title IX regulations, academic freedom, and the expansion of FIREs free speech mission beyond campus. FIRE reviewed legislative text, provided feedback on draft legislation that has not been introduced on the topic of campus free speech, and offered edits to draft legislative language relating to these issue areas. FIRE submitted a comment to the Department of Health and Human Services in response to a public Request for Information (RFI) regarding health misinformation. In our comment we told HHS that if it were to follow the RFI with the initiation of formal rulemaking, it must be mindful that government attempts to regulate medical misinformation could infringe on free speech rights and threaten academic freedom at institutions of higher education.
Filing targets: HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS), SENATE
FIRE participated in a roundtable on the issue of free speech on college campuses hosted by the Republican members of the House Education and Labor Committee. We also expressed concerns over provisions in the Violence Against Women Act Reauthorization (S. 3623 later enacted in HR 2471) that would provide grants to institutions of higher education to use potentially biased trainings when training those on campus who are responsible for adjudicating Title IX claims. We were also concerned about the implications of the federal government adopting a definition of affirmative consent in the bill. FIRE also worked with Senate offices on potential legislation on campus free speech that has not yet been introduced. FIRE also met with OMB and Department of Education staff to share some of our general free speech and due process concerns with respect to the Department of Education's plan to amend the existing Title IX regulations. We also have been doing extensive research in preparation for commenting on the Department of Education's proposal to amend the Title IX regulations when that new rule is proposed.
Filing targets: Education, Dept of, HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, Office of Management & Budget (OMB), SENATE