PRESERVE Online Speech Act of 2023

Hozzl · 2023-12-07T17:06:02Z

Explore the details of Senate Bill 2314 PRESERVE Online Speech Act of 2023 currently in Congress. Get insights into its purpose, current status, sponsors, and potential impact on Science, Technology, Communications. Stay informed on legislative developments.

12/7/2023, 5:06 PM

Summary of Bill S 2314

Bill 118 s 2314, also known as the PRESERVE Online Speech Act of 2023, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to protect and preserve online speech by preventing censorship and promoting freedom of expression on the internet.

The bill includes provisions that prohibit online platforms from censoring or restricting lawful speech based on political beliefs, viewpoints, or ideologies. It also prohibits online platforms from discriminating against users based on their political affiliations or viewpoints.

Additionally, the bill requires online platforms to provide clear and transparent guidelines for content moderation and removal, as well as a process for users to appeal decisions made by the platform. It also prohibits online platforms from using algorithms to suppress or prioritize certain types of content based on political bias. Overall, the PRESERVE Online Speech Act of 2023 aims to ensure that all Americans have the ability to freely express their opinions and ideas online without fear of censorship or discrimination. It seeks to uphold the principles of free speech and protect the rights of individuals to engage in open and honest discourse on the internet.

Congressional Summary of S 2314

Preventing Restrictions and Empowering Speakers to Enable Robust and Varied Exchanges in Online Speech Act of 2023 or the PRESERVE Online Speech Act of 2023

This bill requires interactive computer services (e.g., social media companies) to issue a public disclosure containing specified information related to a request or recommendation by a government entity that the service moderate content on its platform. Examples of such moderation include eliminating the ability of a user to comment upon information or terminating or limiting a user's account.

Failure to comply with this requirement shall result in a fine of $50,000 per day, which shall be deposited in the Rural Digital Opportunity Fund. The Federal Communications Commission must submit an annual report that includes the contents of each such public disclosure.

Current Status of Bill S 2314

Bill S 2314 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 13, 2023. Bill S 2314 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on July 13, 2023. Bill S 2314's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of July 13, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill S 2314

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Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 2314

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Science, Technology, Communications

Alternate Title(s) of Bill S 2314

PRESERVE Online Speech Act of 2023

Preventing Restrictions and Empowering Speakers to Enable Robust and Varied Exchanges in Online Speech Act of 2023

A bill to require providers of interactive computer services to publicly disclose information relating to requests or recommendations made by government entities to moderate content, and for other purposes.