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Introduced

In Committee

3

Passed One Chamber

4

Passed Both

5

Signed into Law

Sponsor

Jamie Raskin

Democrat · MD · Representative

Votes with party: 98.7% (547 recorded votes)

Full profile: /officials/R000606

Source: Congress.gov · FEC

Cosponsors (19)

Members who have signed on to support this bill since introduction. Source: Congress.gov.

Latest Action

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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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Subjects

Armed Forces and National Security

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