Restoring American Freedom Act

Protection of Constitutional Rights: The bill seeks to ensure that no Department employee, officer, or agent engages in conduct that unconstitutionally abridges the free speech of a United States citizen (Section 2(a)(1)(i)).

Prevention of Financial Coercion: By prohibiting the funding of "advertising blacklists," the bill aims to prevent the use of curated lists designed to discourage advertisers from supporting citizens based on their speech (Section 2(b)(1)(A) and Section 2(b)(2)(A)).

Accountability for Misconduct: The bill requires that appropriate action be taken to correct past misconduct by Department employees or entities that engaged in or facilitated the censorship of a citizen's free speech (Section 2(a)(1)(iii)).

Transparency and Notification: The bill mandates that the Secretary of State notify the affected United States citizen and Congressional leadership when an individual or entity is found to be engaging in or facilitating censorship (Section 2(b)(3)).