Protect the First Amendment Act

This bill would stop the federal government from spending money on contracts or grants to groups that police lawful speech. It targets organizations that try to “demonetize” or score the credibility of U.S. groups (including news outlets) based on judging their lawful speech as misinformation, disinformation, or malinformation.

Key points:

• Who is affected: Nonprofits and other entities that rate, label, or cut off funding to U.S. groups because of their lawful speech; federal agencies that might fund them.
• What changes: The government could not use funds to contract with or award grants to these entities if they engage in this behavior.
• When: Takes effect if and when it becomes law; the text does not list a specific start date.