Bill · H.R. 9279· House(119-HR-9279)
Preventing AI Censorship Act
- Introduced
- 6/11/2026
- Last activity
- 6/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Harriet Hageman
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
The "Preventing AI Censorship Act" creates a right of action against Federal employees for First Amendment violations related to artificial intelligence. It allows citizens to sue Federal employees who engage in "covered conduct" that deprives them of First Amendment rights. Covered conduct includes coercing AI providers to restrict content based on various viewpoints or modifying AI systems to filter expression. The Act also prohibits certain information collection intended to surveil or penalize lawful expression. It specifies that Federal employees cannot use this Act to sue their employers for conduct within their scope of employment.
Yes· 3 of 6
Does this protect the individual right to speak freely?+8
The act creates a specific legal remedy for individuals whose First Amendment rights are violated by federal employees in the context of AI.
Does this protect what people are allowed to say in public life?+7
The bill establishes a right of action against federal employees who attempt to coerce AI providers to suppress or alter expression based on viewpoint.
Does this protect people from being watched or searched?+5
The bill restricts the use of AI interaction data for the purpose of surveilling or penalizing lawful expression.
The opposite
Would gun owners be better off under this?-1
The bill specifies that it does not limit lawful law enforcement activity conducted pursuant to a warrant or judicial authorization.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Right to Redress: This bill allows any citizen who suffers a deprivation of their First Amendment rights due to a Federal employee's actions to seek legal remedy through actions at law or suits in equity. (Section 2(a))
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Protection Against Content Manipulation: The bill aims to prevent Federal employees from forcing AI providers to ban, suppress, or alter content based on things like political affiliation, religious belief, or ideology. (Section 2(e)(4)(A)(i))
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Protection of AI System Integrity: It seeks to prevent employees from forcing changes to AI training data or system prompts for the purpose of filtering or distorting expression based on specific viewpoints or perceived bias. (Section 2(e)(4)(A)(ii))
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Access Equality: The provision protects people from having their access to artificial intelligence denied or degraded based on their personal viewpoints or religious practices. (Section 2(e)(4)(A)(iii))
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Privacy and Freedom of Expression: It targets actions intended to collect or disclose user prompts and queries for the purpose of surveilling or chilling a user's lawful expression. (Section 2(e)(4)(A)(iv))
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Legal Support: The Act allows a court, at its discretion, to award a prevailing party a reasonable attorney's fee as part of the costs. (Section 2(c))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Limitations on Law Enforcement: The Act states that it does not limit any lawful law enforcement activity that is done following a valid warrant, court order, or other judicial authorization. (Section 2(b))
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Restrictions on Employee Legal Recourse: A Federal employee is not authorized under this Act to bring a suit against their Federal employer or the Federal Government for conduct that falls within the scope of their employment relationship. (Section 2(b))
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+8Improves Privacy Rights+5Improves Government Transparency+4
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Freedom Of Speech+7
- Education And Technology
- Improves Data Privacy+5
- Economy And Finance
- Improves Consumer Protection+4
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Gun Owners-1
- 6/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House