S1247Referred to Committee

Public Safety Free Speech Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-04-02
Introduced
3
Cosponsors
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Sponsor

Eric Schmitt
Eric Schmitt
Republican · MO · Senator
Votes with party: 75.1% (848 recorded votes)
Top industries funding sponsor:
  • Conservative Groups$1,449k

Full profile: /officials/S001227

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Cosponsors (3)

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Latest Action

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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions.

2025-04-02

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Committee Activity

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Plain-English Summary

This bill would protect workers from being fired or punished by their employers for speaking out about public safety issues or workplace conditions. It likely aims to prevent companies from silencing employees who report safety violations, hazards, or other concerns that affect public welfare. The measure would give workers stronger legal protections when they speak up about matters affecting their own safety or the safety of the public.

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Labor and Employment
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