JAWBONE Act Legislation by Sen. Cruz Analyzed
Bill Intros-Senate
Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2026
Copyright © Targeted News Service, 2026
2026-06-23
Bailey Malota
WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The JAWBONE Act, originally introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on June 11, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The legislation aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a federal cause of action against what it terms jawboning, a practice in which government officials may exert coercive influence over private speech platforms.
The JAWBONE Act seeks to protect freedom of speech by clarifying the boundaries of govern . . .
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WASHINGTON, June 23 -- The JAWBONE Act, originally introduced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on June 11, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. The legislation aims to amend the Communications Act of 1934 to establish a federal cause of action against what it terms jawboning, a practice in which government officials may exert coercive influence over private speech platforms.
The JAWBONE Act seeks to protect freedom of speech by clarifying the boundaries of govern . . .
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TARGETED NEWS SERVICE (founded 2004) features non-partisan 'edited journalism' news briefs and information for news organizations, public policy groups and other organizations. For more information contact MYRON STRUCK, editor, editor@targetednews.com, Springfield, Virginia; 703/304-1897; https://targetednews.com