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HR 4959

Land of the Free Act of 2025

119th Congress Introduced by Becca Balint and 13 co-sponsors

The Land of the Free Act protects free speech, gun rights, privacy, and medical freedom from government overreach, affecting all U.S. citizens.

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Bill Summary · HR 4959

H.R. 4959: Land of the Free Act of 2025

Summary

The Land of the Free Act of 2025 is a bill introduced in the U.S. House of Representatives that aims to protect and preserve individual liberties and freedoms. The main provisions of the bill include:

Protecting Free Speech

  • Prohibits the federal government from censoring or restricting lawful speech online or offline
  • Requires social media platforms to uphold free speech principles and only remove content that is unlawful or violates their terms of service

Safeguarding Gun Rights

  • Prevents the federal government from implementing new restrictions on the purchase, ownership, or use of firearms by law-abiding citizens
  • Allows concealed carry of firearms across state lines for individuals with valid permits

Limiting Government Surveillance

  • Requires federal agencies to obtain a warrant based on probable cause before conducting electronic surveillance of U.S. citizens
  • Bans the use of facial recognition technology by federal law enforcement without a warrant

Preserving Medical Freedom

  • Prohibits the federal government from mandating medical treatments, procedures, or vaccines
  • Allows individuals to opt out of any federal medical requirements for religious or philosophical reasons

Impact

The Land of the Free Act is intended to protect a range of individual liberties and freedoms from government overreach. It would affect all U.S. citizens by establishing new legal protections for free speech, gun rights, privacy, and medical autonomy.

If enacted, the bill would likely face legal challenges and require significant changes to current federal policies and practices. Its ultimate impact would depend on how the courts interpret and apply its provisions.

Timeline

The bill was introduced in the House of Representatives on August 12, 2025. It has been referred to the House Judiciary Committee for consideration. No further action has been taken on the legislation at this time.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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