S1525-118

Introduced

To amend the Communications Act of 1934 to address governmental interference in content moderation decisions by providers of interactive computer services, and for other purposes.

118th Congress Introduced May 10, 2023

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Summary

What This Bill Does

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to address governmental interference in content moderation decisions by providers of interactive computer services. The main policy areas are Telecommunications, National Security, and Criminal Justice.

Who Benefits and How

The main beneficiaries are the people, organizations, or agencies identified in the bill's substantive provisions.

Who Bears the Burden and How

No clear private burden is identified from the available clause analysis; implementing agencies may still take on administrative work.

Key Provisions

  • Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to address governmental interference in content moderation decisions by providers of interactive computer services.

Evidence Chain:

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At a Glance

What This Bill Does

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to address governmental interference in content moderation decisions by providers of interactive computer services.

Key Policy Areas

Telecommunications, National Security, Criminal Justice

Primary Purpose

Amends the Communications Act of 1934 to address governmental interference in content moderation decisions by providers of interactive computer services.

Policy Domains

Telecommunications National Security Criminal Justice

Legislative Progress

Introduced
Introduced Committee Passed
May 10, 2023

Mr. Schmitt introduced the following bill; which was read twice …

Bill Structure & Actor Mappings

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Domains
Telecommunications National Security Criminal Justice

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