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SITE Act

3/12/2024, 11:32 AM

Summary of Bill S 1869

The SITE Act, also known as Bill 118 s 1869, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The purpose of this bill is to address the issue of online censorship and bias by social media platforms.

The SITE Act stands for the Stop Internet Censorship and Bias in Technology Act. It aims to hold social media companies accountable for their content moderation practices and ensure that they are not unfairly censoring or suppressing certain viewpoints.

The bill includes provisions that require social media platforms to disclose their content moderation policies and practices, as well as establish an appeals process for users who believe their content has been unfairly removed or restricted. It also prohibits platforms from discriminating against users based on their political beliefs or affiliations. Additionally, the SITE Act seeks to increase transparency and accountability in the tech industry by requiring social media companies to report on their efforts to combat misinformation and disinformation. This includes disclosing any partnerships with fact-checking organizations and providing regular updates on their content moderation efforts. Overall, the SITE Act aims to promote free speech and ensure that all voices are heard on social media platforms, without fear of censorship or bias. It is currently being debated in Congress and has garnered support from both Democrats and Republicans who are concerned about the growing influence of tech companies on public discourse.

Current Status of Bill S 1869

Bill S 1869 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 7, 2023. Bill S 1869 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on June 7, 2023.  Bill S 1869's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Finance. as of June 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 1869

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
4
Democrat Cosponsors
2
Republican Cosponsors
2
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 1869

Primary Policy Focus

Health

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 1869

SITE Act
SITE Act
Site-based Invoicing and Transparency Enhancement Act
A bill to amend title XVIII of the Social Security Act and title XXVII of the Public Health Service Act to ensure fair billing practice for items and services furnished by off-campus hospital locations, to amend such title XVIII to provide for payments for graduate nursing education costs, and for other purposes.

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