Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act

S 66, the Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act, requires U.S. government agencies to provide detailed written descriptions of communications they have with internet platforms (like social media companies) regarding content moderation, user posts, or platform algorithms. It directly affects federal agencies that interact with internet services covered under Section 230 of the Communications Act. The bill amends the Inspector General Act to mandate these descriptions for any communication about removing or flagging user content, user-generated material, or platform data processes. This would create a public record of government discussions with platforms on content policies and technical operations. The bill focuses on documenting existing interactions, not altering content moderation rules.