Accountability for Government Censorship Act
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Overview
This bill, the Accountability for Government Censorship Act, requires the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to gather and report information to Congress about instances where federal agencies have communicated with social media platforms to remove, suppress, or alter lawful speech. Agencies must detail the communication, including the individuals involved, the platform contacted, and the justification for the action. Additionally, Inspectors General will review agency compliance with the reporting requirements, and Congress will receive a summary of these communications organized by platform.
Key provisions
- Federal agencies must report instances of communication with social media platforms regarding censorship of speech.
- Reports must include details about the agency, individuals involved, statutory authority (if any), platform contacted, and justification for the communication.
- OMB will compile and report agency communications to Congress, organized by platform.
- Inspectors General will review agency compliance with the reporting requirements.
- Agencies found noncompliant will be briefed to Congress.
- The bill defines key terms such as ‘agency,’ ‘Director,’ and ‘interactive computer service.’
- Agencies must certify if they haven't engaged in reported communications.
- The bill references Section 230 of the Communications Act of 1934.
Who is affected
- Executive Branch Agencies
- Office of Management and Budget
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