1. United States
2. Texas
3. Letter

I am writing to you as a constituent to strongly oppose H.R. 5300, which would grant the Secretary of State authority to revoke or deny U.S. passports based on political views and speech. This legislation is deeply troubling because it undermines the First Amendment and threatens core democratic freedoms. The First Amendment of the United States Constitution explicitly protects freedom of speech and political expression. Punishing individuals for their beliefs, including support for Palestinian rights or criticism of foreign governments, directly violates these protections. Revoking passports on such grounds is not only unconstitutional but also discriminatory, as it would disproportionately affect students, activists, journalists, and minority communities. This bill represents a serious overreach of government power. Conditioning the right to travel on political speech undermines the principles of liberty and democracy that Congress is sworn to uphold. Silencing dissent by targeting citizens’ constitutional rights sets a dangerous precedent that erodes trust in government and threatens the foundation of our democracy. I urge you to oppose H.R. 5300 and any similar legislation that seeks to silence political expression and punish Americans for exercising their constitutional rights. Please stand firmly for the Constitution and protect the freedoms that define our nation. I would greatly appreciate knowing your position on this bill and how you intend to vote.