A resolution expressing that any attempt by foreign entities to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons shall be opposed.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 567

119th Congress

A resolution expressing that any attempt by foreign entities to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons shall be opposed.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 17, 2025

Primary Sponsor

Mike Lee

R - UT

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Summary

This Senate resolution opposes the European Union's Digital Services Act and any foreign attempts to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech by Americans. It specifically criticizes the EU's $140 million fine against X (Twitter) and threats against Elon Musk for hosting a conversation with President Trump, calling these actions incompatible with American free speech traditions.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on Foreign Relations.

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This Senate resolution opposes the European Union's Digital Services Act and any foreign attempts to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech by Americans. It specifically criticizes the EU's $140 million fine against X (Twitter) and threats against Elon Musk for hosting a conversation with President Trump, calling these actions incompatible with American free speech traditions.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Condemns EU Digital Services Act as incompatible with U.S. free speech values
References specific EU actions: $140M fine against X, threats to Elon Musk
EU Act can impose fines of up to 6% of global revenue for non-compliance
Opposes requiring U.S. companies to develop censorship technology
Disapproves of EU criticism of Community Notes as alternative to censorship
Urges Trump administration to provide "swift and firm rejoinders" to foreign censorship

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

This resolution primarily affects U.S. technology companies operating globally, particularly social media platforms like X (Twitter), Meta, and Google. It signals congressional support for companies resisting EU content moderation mandates. American users and content creators benefit from the Senate affirming protection of their speech from foreign government interference. It may influence trade policy and diplomatic relations with the EU regarding digital commerce.

Policy Areas

No policy areas assigned yet.

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

567, 119th Congress (2025). "A resolution expressing that any attempt by foreign entities to censor or penalize constitutionally protected speech of United States persons shall be opposed.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-567