STOP HATE Act of 2025

HR 5681, the STOP HATE Act of 2025, requires major social media companies (defined as platforms with 25 million+ U.S. monthly users) to publish clear terms of service addressing content from foreign terrorist organizations and Specially Designated Global Terrorists. It mandates quarterly reports to the Attorney General detailing how these platforms handle flagged content - including removals, demonetization, user bans, and appeal outcomes - broken down by content type, media format, and reporting method. Companies face daily civil penalties of up to $5 million for failing to publish terms, submit reports, or provide accurate data. The law expires after five years and includes a First Amendment protection clause, ensuring it does not infringe on free speech rights.