This House resolution was introduced April 27, 2026, by Representative Michael Rulli with cosponsors Warren Davidson and Jefferson Van Drew. It expresses support for citizens of the United Kingdom who the resolution says are facing restrictions on free speech and freedom of expression. The text names Prime Minister Keir Starmer and the Labour Party and says they have taken actions that censor, imprison, or punish people for speech. It cites the Online Safety Act, threats by London police leaders, specific detentions and arrests (including Graham Linehan and others), a large protest in September 2025, and an annual figure of about 12,000 arrests for speech-related offenses. The resolution (1) expresses disapproval of the Prime Minister and Labour Party, (2) condemns attempts to extradite American citizens for speech, (3) urges the Trump Administration to use measures such as tariffs, sanctions, revoking visas, and other steps to hold UK officials accountable, (4) urges refusal to recognize any UK laws or orders that infringe on speech, and (5–6) reaffirms historical references to the Founding Fathers and that constitutionally protected rights of American citizens take precedence.
The resolution states the House's positions and urges the executive branch to take specific actions, including tariffs, sanctions, and visa revocations. It has been referred to the Committee on Foreign Affairs and also to the Judiciary and Ways and Means Committees for further consideration. No publicly available information on direct legal effects or changes to individuals' rights is included in the text.
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Supporters say the resolution stands with people in the United Kingdom who face punishment for speaking out. The text argues that UK officials are censoring critics, that the Online Safety Act gives regulators broad authority over speech, and that recent detentions, prosecutions, and large protests show a problem. Backers in the resolution call for strong U.S. actions to hold accountable officials who they say infringe on free expression.
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