My focuses this Congress include ... holding big tech accountable for censoring conservative speech
This Congress, Van Drew will focus on holding big tech accountable for censoring conservative speech.
Occurrences
Evidence
Van Drew said, 'My focuses this Congress include border reform, holding big tech accountable for censoring conservative speech, and reining in the powers of unelected federal bureaucrats.'
The bill text says it would prohibit federal employees and contractors from directing online platforms to censor speech protected by the First Amendment; Van Drew is listed among the original cosponsors.
Congress.gov lists Van Drew as an original cosponsor of H.R. 4848, the Censorship Accountability Act, introduced in the House and referred to committee.
Assessments
Van Drew made same-term legislative efforts aligned with the promise by cosponsoring anti-censorship bills targeting government pressure on online platforms and big tech-related speech issues. However, the cited bills remained at the introduced or committee stage, and the evidence does not show enacted legislation, completed oversight consequences, or another delivered accountability outcome. Because there was a serious legislative attempt but the promised accountability outcome was not achieved, this is classified as never with an effort badge.