HOMEFRONT Act of 2026
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- Became Law
Introduced; referred to the House Judiciary Committee
Would block US enforcement and government assistance for foreign censorship orders targeting constitutionally protected speech, while giving American targets a federal remedy.
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- Where
- United States
- Bill number
- H.R. 10309 (119th)
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- September 8, 2026
- Threat
- Low
- Last update
- September 9, 2026
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What it does
H.R. 10309 would prevent US courts from recognizing or enforcing foreign judgments and orders against speech protected by the First Amendment. The party seeking enforcement would have to prove that the underlying conduct lacks First Amendment protection, that the foreign court exercised jurisdiction consistent with US due process, and, for online services, that enforcement is consistent with Section 230. The bill would also prohibit federal, state, and local officials from helping foreign censorship investigations, bar extradition for protected speech, and let targeted US persons seek declaratory and injunctive relief, attorney’s fees, and $25,000 in statutory damages. It directs the Attorney General to report annually on foreign censorship and the FTC to maintain a public database of covered incidents.
What’s at stake
Foreign regulators increasingly send demands directly to American speakers and platforms, using legal costs, fines, market access, and threats of prosecution to make their speech rules global. The HOMEFRONT Act would deny those regulators access to American courts and government personnel when the targeted conduct is protected here. Its private right of action would also let Americans challenge foreign pressure in a US court and reduce their dependence on platforms absorbing the cost or quietly complying.
Our take
The First Amendment should remain the boundary for speech in the United States. Foreign censorship authorities should have no route through American courts, police, agencies, or extradition procedures to punish lawful American expression. HOMEFRONT supplies that boundary and gives targets a practical remedy, including fees and statutory damages. Direct pressure before courtroom enforcement remains a vulnerability. This bill would strengthen the position of American targets considerably.
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Sponsor
Warren Davidson (R-OH)
Cosponsors (5)
Tim Burchett (R-TN), Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ), Michael Cloud (R-TX), David Taylor (R-OH), Paul Gosar (R-AZ)
Committee
Judiciary Committee
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