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Senate bill · S. 4749 (119th Congress)

JAWBONE Act

U.S. Senate

Latest action Sep 16, 2026

Sponsor: Ted Cruz (U.S. Senator for Texas, Republican)

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From Congress.gov and official rosters. This record was last updated Sep 23, 2026. About our data

Summary

This bill would amend the Communications Act of 1934 to create a federal cause of action addressing "jawboning" — informal government pressure on private parties such as broadcasters, online services, and AI providers to restrict speech. The bill includes congressional findings stating that such intermediaries have a right to independent editorial judgment and can become points of government pressure.

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Where it stands

Out of committee and scheduled for a vote by the full chamber.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation · U.S. Senate

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Full history

  1. Sep 16, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  2. Sep 16, 2026

    Reported out of committee

    Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. Ordered to be reported with an amendment in the nature of a substitute favorably.

  3. Jun 11, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. Senate

    U.S. Senate

  4. Jun 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

  5. Jun 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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  1. Jun 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.

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