No Political Enemies Act
In committee: it can still change before the session ends.
- Stage
- In committee
- Started in
- House
- Sponsors
- 12
- Latest action
- Jan 14, 2026
What it does
The No Political Enemies Act would prohibit federal officials from initiating or directing government enforcement actions or claims against individuals or organizations that are substantially motivated by their protected speech or political participation, such as criticism or dissent. It allows affected persons to sue for injunctive relief or damages, establishes an affirmative defense in enforcement cases, and permits courts to award attorneys’ fees without statutory limits when government actions are found to target protected speech. The bill also bars the use of federal funds for such politically motivated actions and defines key terms to clarify its scope, including exemptions for laws…
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Where it stands
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Who is involved
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Where it goes next
While a bill can still move, the questions are about people and money.