HR 4113 United States House · 118th Congress

No Altering Public Comments Act

HR 4113, the No Altering Public Comments Act, prohibits federal agencies from removing or altering public comments posted on their websites. This applies to all agencies defined under 5 U.S.C. §551, including departments like the EPA or Department of Transportation. The bill only allows removal for comments that are threatening or pose a national security risk. It directly affects how agencies manage public input on their official websites.
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Introduced Jun 14, 2023 Last action Jun 14, 2023
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Jun 14, 2023
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