Protect the First Amendment Act

House Bill

H.R. 4067

119th Congress

Protect the First Amendment Act

In Committee

Introduced:Jun 20, 2025

Primary Sponsor

David Scott

Representative

Democratic

GA-13

Cosponsors

4

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Summary

This bill would reinstate several executive orders issued during the previous administration that aimed to reduce government regulations. It would require federal agencies to identify and repeal existing rules before proposing new ones, and follow stricter procedures when issuing guidance documents.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Oversight and Accountability, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.

SponsorDavid Scott (D-GA)

Introduced6/20/2025

StatusReferred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.

ChamberHouse

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Protect the First Amendment Act

This bill would reinstate several executive orders issued during the previous administration that aimed to reduce government regulations. It would require federal agencies to identify and repeal existing rules before proposing new ones, and follow stricter pro

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This bill would reinstate several executive orders issued during the previous administration that aimed to reduce government regulations. It would require federal agencies to identify and repeal existing rules before proposing new ones, and follow stricter procedures when issuing guidance documents.

Bill Number: 4067
Sponsor: David Scott (D-GA)
Introduced: 6/20/2025
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics

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Fact Sheet

Title: Protect the First Amendment Act
Bill Number: 4067
Sponsor: David Scott (D-GA)
Status: Referred to the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform.
Introduced: 6/20/2025
Summary: This bill would reinstate several executive orders issued during the previous administration that aimed to reduce government regulations. It would require federal agencies to identify and repeal existing rules before proposing new ones, and follow stricter procedures when issuing guidance documents.

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Plain-English explanation of this bill

This bill would reinstate several executive orders issued during the previous administration that aimed to reduce government regulations. It would require federal agencies to identify and repeal existing rules before proposing new ones, and follow stricter procedures when issuing guidance documents.

Last updated: 12/30/2025

Official Summary

Congressional Research Service summary

Red Tape Reduction Act This bill grants the force and effect of law to various executive orders relating to administrative procedures that were rescinded on January 20, 2021, including orders requiring agencies to (1) identify at least two regulations for repeal before publishing notice of a proposed new rule, and (2) follow certain procedures when issuing guidance documents.

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Reinstates executive orders from the previous administration that required agencies to identify and repeal two existing regulations before proposing a new one
Establishes procedures that agencies must follow when issuing guidance documents, such as public notice and comment periods
The goal is to reduce regulatory burdens on businesses and individuals by limiting the growth of new federal rules

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

If enacted, this bill would primarily impact federal agencies and the businesses and individuals regulated by them. It could slow the pace of new regulations being issued, but may also make the guidance issued by agencies more transparent and subject to public input.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Government Operations and Politics

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

4067, 119th Congress (2025). "Protect the First Amendment Act". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/118-hr-4067

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