H.R. 2304 · 114th Congress · 2015–2016
SPEAK FREE Act of 2015
H.R. 2304 in the 114th Congress (2015–2016) was introduced on May 13, 2015, sponsored by Blake Farenthold with 32 co-sponsors.
During the 114th Congress (2015–2016), Barack Obama was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.
- Status
- Introduced
- Introduced
- May 13, 2015
- Co-sponsors
- 32
- Policy area
- Law
What it does
Securing Participation, Engagement, and Knowledge Freedom by Reducing Egregious Efforts Act of 2015 or the SPEAK FREE Act of 2015 Amends the federal judicial code to allow a person against whom a lawsuit is asserted to file a special motion to dismiss claims referred to as strategic lawsuits against public participation ("SLAPP suits") that arise from an oral or written statement or other expression, or conduct in furtherance…
Summary by the nonpartisan Congressional Research Service.
Sponsor
Blake Farenthold (R-TX). Co-sponsors: 20 Democrats, 12 Republicans.
Where it stands
- IntroducedMay 13, 2015
- Passed the House—
- Passed the Senate—
- Sent to the President—
- Became law—
Latest action: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice. (Jun 1, 2015)
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