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
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Dec 12, 2024
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
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Dec 12, 2024
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Eric Schmitt
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