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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3546: Sunset Section 230 Act

This bill repeals Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934, which currently shields online platforms from most liability for user-generated content. It would remove this legal protection, potentially making platforms more liable for content posted by users. The bill also updates references to Section 230 in other federal laws (like the Trademark Act and criminal codes) to instead reference Section 223 of the Communications Act. The changes would take effect two years after the bill is enacted.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRepeals Section 230, removing platform liability protections for user content. This restricts tech companies' current legal shield, directly opposing existing protections for digital platforms.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Social Media

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 10, 2025

S 3428: SAFE Crypto Act

S 3428, the SAFE Crypto Act, establishes a Treasury-led Task Force to combat cryptocurrency scams. The Task Force includes representatives from law enforcement (like the Secret Service), digital asset service providers, scam victims, and industry stakeholders to develop strategies against scams such as financial grooming, rug pulls, and fraudulent coin offerings. It will evaluate existing fraud databases, assess scam methods, and recommend improvements to education, reporting systems, and real-time information sharing. The Task Force must submit annual reports to Congress and will terminate three years after its first report.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes Treasury Task Force to combat crypto scams, enhancing cybersecurity and consumer protection in digital asset markets90% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · Senate Nov 18, 2025

S 3193: Algorithm Accountability Act

The Algorithm Accountability Act (S 3193) amends Section 230 of the Communications Act to require major social media platforms (with over 1 million users) to exercise "reasonable care" in designing algorithms that suggest content, aiming to prevent foreseeable bodily injury or death linked to those algorithms. It removes liability protection for platforms that fail this duty, allowing victims or their representatives to sue for damages in federal court. Exceptions include chronological content sorting and initial search results, but not algorithms used after a user navigates beyond those results. The bill does not affect small platforms (under 1 million users), email services, direct messaging apps, or non-algorithmic services like review sites or streaming platforms.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyImposes liability on platforms for algorithmic harms, regulating tech companies to prevent injury, aligning with consumer protection regulations.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Artificial Intelligence Social Media

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in committee · United States · Senate Feb 6, 2025

S 488: DEMOCRACIA Act

This bill would impose sanctions on foreign entities and individuals that provide financial, material, or technological support to Cuba's defense, security, or intelligence sectors. It also targets individuals responsible for serious human rights abuses in Cuba, including members of the Communist Party, government officials, and security forces. The bill requires the President to provide unrestricted internet service to Cubans that isn't censored by the Cuban government. Sanctions would terminate only if Cuba implements specific democratic reforms, including legalizing political activity, releasing political prisoners, and holding free elections with international oversight.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates unrestricted, uncensored internet access for Cubans, directly expanding digital access and aligning with digital rights in technology policy.95% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Jan 12, 2026

S 3611: Blockchain Regulatory Certainty Act of 2026

This bill clarifies that non-controlling blockchain developers and service providers - those who create or maintain distributed ledger technology without unilaterally controlling user transactions - will not be classified as money transmitters under federal law. It exempts these entities from money transmission licensing requirements and related registration obligations solely based on their core development or infrastructure activities. Key provisions define "non-controlling" providers and explicitly state they won’t be treated as money transmitters under sections 5330 or 1960 of U.S. Code. The bill does not alter existing anti-money laundering rules, financial institution classifications, or state laws, ensuring it only modifies specific regulatory treatment for eligible developers.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyExempts non-controlling blockchain developers from money transmitter licensing, reducing regulatory barriers for distributed ledger technology innovation.90% confidence

Sub-Topics Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · House Jan 15, 2026

HRES 1005: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that creators and digital workers, as a distinct and growing class of small businesses and independent economic contributors, deserve fair treatment, transparency, and economic opportunity in the modern platform-based economy.

This non-binding resolution expresses the House's support for creators and digital workers (over 10 million Americans earning income via platforms) who face challenges like misclassification as independent contractors, opaque revenue terms, and limited access to benefits. It calls for transparent revenue-sharing agreements, portable health care and retirement options, clearer platform algorithm policies, and protections against unfair account actions. The resolution does not create new laws but urges platforms and policymakers to address these issues. It focuses on concrete concerns like income volatility and lack of labor protections for this growing workforce.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareExplicitly calls for 'portable health care' options, enabling continued health coverage access for digital workers across platforms, directly advancing healthcare access for this group.95% confidence ✓ Labor & EmploymentSupports Labor & EmploymentCalls for fair treatment, transparent revenue-sharing, portable benefits, and protections for digital workers facing misclassification - advancing worker rights in platform economy.90% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill advocates for fair treatment of digital workers in platform economy, demanding transparency, portable benefits, and algorithmic clarity - aligning with digital rights protections in tech policy.85% confidence

Sub-Topics Gig Economy Labor Standards Artificial Intelligence

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in committee · United States · Senate Dec 17, 2025

S 3519: Remote Access Security Act

S 3519, the Remote Access Security Act, amends the Export Control Reform Act of 2018 to regulate remote access to U.S.-controlled items (like dual-use technology) via cloud services from outside the U.S. by "foreign persons of concern" (including governments of specified countries and their entities). It defines prohibited remote access as activities posing national security risks, such as enabling weapons development, offensive cyber operations, or human rights violations through spyware. The bill requires new licensing for remote access, imposes penalties for violations, and mandates annual reports to Congress on implementation, with controls set to expire after 10 years. It directly affects U.S. cloud service providers and foreign entities seeking remote access to controlled items.

Topics ✗ TechnologyOpposes TechnologyRestricts foreign remote access to U.S. technology via cloud services to prevent national security risks, including cyber operations and spyware use.90% confidence

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in committee · United States · Senate Oct 21, 2025

S 1492: Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025

The Deploying American Blockchains Act of 2025 establishes a National Blockchain Deployment Advisory Committee under the Department of Commerce to advance U.S. competitiveness in blockchain technology. The committee, including private sector experts and federal agency representatives, will develop voluntary best practices for secure blockchain use in areas like supply chains, healthcare, and cybersecurity, while assessing federal agency adoption. It requires the Commerce Secretary to report annually to Congress on progress and emerging risks, with the committee dissolving after 7 years. The bill focuses on fostering industry collaboration and standardized guidelines without mandating private sector adoption or requiring companies to share information.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyEstablishes committee to develop secure blockchain best practices for cybersecurity, supply chains, and healthcare, advancing U.S. blockchain competitiveness per bill summary.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Cybersecurity Emerging Technology

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in committee · United States · House Apr 20, 2026

HR 7380: IRAN Act

HR 7380, the IRAN Act, aims to improve internet access for Iranian citizens by directing U.S. agencies to support secure connectivity tools. It requires the State Department to coordinate digital freedom efforts, update strategies to evaluate VPNs and Direct-to-Cell (DTC) technology, and ensure sanctions enforcement doesn’t block these tools for Iranians. The bill also mandates the FCC to prevent licensees from geo-blocking Iran’s satellite/DTC coverage (except for network security) and directs the State Department to report on coverage issues. Additionally, it authorizes $15 million annually for cybersecurity training and digital safety tools for Iranian journalists, activists, and civil society. The law explicitly states it does not override existing sanctions or require U.S. companies to sell services in Iran.

Topics ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyBill explicitly directs U.S. agencies to support secure connectivity tools, prevent geo-blocking of DTC/VPN access for Iranians, and ensure sanctions don't hinder internet access - directly expanding digital access.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Broadband Access Cybersecurity

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in committee · United States · House Nov 18, 2025

HR 6117: Patient Device Data Access Act of 2025

HR 6117, the Patient Device Data Access Act of 2025, requires medical device manufacturers to share patient-specific data recorded or transmitted by covered devices (like pacemakers or remote monitors) when a patient requests it. The bill mandates that manufacturers provide this data in understandable formats, publish device-specific data policies on their websites, and notify patients about how to access their information. It directly affects patients using covered devices and device manufacturers, while exempting data stored in inaccessible closed systems. The law focuses on enabling patient access to their own health data without requiring device redesigns or disclosing proprietary information.

Topics ✓ HealthcareSupports HealthcareMandates medical device manufacturers to share patient data in understandable formats, improving patient access to health information and protecting patient rights per healthcare topic definition.95% confidence ✓ TechnologySupports TechnologyMandates medical device data sharing with patients, requiring transparent policies and accessible formats, directly protecting patient data privacy.95% confidence

Sub-Topics Consumer Data Protection Data Privacy

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