S 5500 United States Senate · 118th Congress

Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act

This bill requires federal agencies to document specific communications with major internet platforms regarding content moderation. It mandates detailed descriptions of any discussions about removing user content (like posts or videos), content moderation policies, or technical processes (such as algorithms or data tools) between agencies and companies covered under Section 230 of the Communications Act. The requirement applies to all communications involving internet service providers, content platforms, or software providers. This directly affects federal agencies and tech companies by creating a new transparency obligation for their official interactions.
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Introduced Dec 12, 2024 Last action Dec 12, 2024
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