HR5527Referred to Committee

Stop Censoring Military Families Act

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Introduced
In Committee
3
Passed One Chamber
4
Passed Both
5
Signed into Law
119th
Congress
2025-09-19
Introduced
19
Cosponsors
HR
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Sponsor

Jamie Raskin
Jamie Raskin
Democrat · MD · Representative
Votes with party: 98.5% (601 recorded votes)

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Cosponsors (19)

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Referred to the Committee on Armed Services, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Workforce, 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.

2025-09-19

Source: Congress.gov

Plain-English Summary

This bill would protect military families from having their speech restricted or censored by schools, employers, or other institutions based on their military affiliation or service-related views. The legislation aims to ensure that military-connected families—including active duty, reserve, and veteran families—can express themselves freely without facing discrimination or suppression of their opinions. It affects schools, workplaces, and potentially other organizations that receive federal funding or interact with military personnel and their families.

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Armed Forces and National Security
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