HOMEFRONT Act of 2026
The source supplies the latest action, but no lifecycle stage.
Latest action (8 Sep 2026): Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
What this bill does
The HOMEFRONT Act of 2026, introduced in the House of Representatives, would amend U.S. law to restrict the recognition and enforcement of foreign censorship laws within the United States. It proposes that U.S. courts would not enforce foreign judgments or orders based on censorship laws if the conduct in question would be protected by the U.S. First Amendment. The bill also outlines specific requirements regarding due process and jurisdictional considerations for foreign courts attempting to enforce such judgments.
This legislation would affect U.S. persons, including providers of interactive computer services, who are subject to foreign censorship laws. It would also limit cooperation by U.S. officials with foreign governments enforcing these laws against U.S. persons. The bill includes provisions for a private right of action for U.S. persons against whom foreign censorship judgments are enforced, as well as requirements for annual reports from the Attorney General and the creation of a database by the Federal Trade Commission detailing instances of foreign censorship affecting constitutionally protected speech.
As of its introduction on September 8, 2026, H.R. 10309 has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill, which could involve hearings, amendments, and a vote on whether to advance it to the full House for consideration.
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Timeline
8 Sep 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Common questions
- What does H.R. 10309 do?
- The HOMEFRONT Act of 2026, introduced in the House of Representatives, would amend U.S. law to restrict the recognition and enforcement of foreign censorship laws within the United States. It proposes that U.S. courts would not enforce foreign judgments or orders based on censorship laws if the conduct in question would be protected by the U.S. First Amendment. The bill also outlines specific requirements regarding due process and jurisdictional considerations for foreign courts attempting to enforce such judgments. This legislation would affect U.S. persons, including providers of interactive computer services, who are subject to foreign censorship laws. It would also limit cooperation by U.S. officials with foreign governments enforcing these laws against U.S. persons. The bill includes provisions for a private right of action for U.S. persons against whom foreign censorship judgments are enforced, as well as requirements for annual reports from the Attorney General and the creation of a database by the Federal Trade Commission detailing instances of foreign censorship affecting constitutionally protected speech. As of its introduction on September 8, 2026, H.R. 10309 has been referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. The next step in the legislative process would be for the committee to consider the bill, which could involve hearings, amendments, and a vote on whether to advance it to the full House for consideration.
- Has H.R. 10309 become law?
- The source does not supply a confirmed lifecycle stage for H.R. 10309. Check the latest action and official source below.
- Who sponsored H.R. 10309?
- H.R. 10309 was sponsored by Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8] (R-OH), with 5 cosponsors.
- What's the latest action on H.R. 10309?
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (8 Sep 2026).
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