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SOCIAL MEDIA Act
3/13/2025, 3:07 PM
Summary of Bill S 626
Bill 119 s 626, also known as the "Platform Safety and Communication Act," aims to enhance the communication between social media platforms and law enforcement agencies. The bill proposes the establishment of the Federal Trade Commission Platform Safety Advisory Committee, which will work to improve safety measures on social media platforms.
The main goal of the bill is to address the growing concerns about the spread of harmful content, such as misinformation, hate speech, and illegal activities, on social media platforms. By improving communication between platforms and law enforcement, the bill aims to better identify and address these issues in a timely manner.
Additionally, the bill seeks to promote transparency and accountability among social media platforms by requiring them to report regularly on their efforts to combat harmful content. This will help ensure that platforms are taking the necessary steps to protect their users and uphold community standards. Overall, Bill 119 s 626 aims to create a safer online environment for all users by enhancing the collaboration between social media platforms and law enforcement agencies. It also aims to hold platforms accountable for their actions and promote greater transparency in their efforts to combat harmful content.
The main goal of the bill is to address the growing concerns about the spread of harmful content, such as misinformation, hate speech, and illegal activities, on social media platforms. By improving communication between platforms and law enforcement, the bill aims to better identify and address these issues in a timely manner.
Additionally, the bill seeks to promote transparency and accountability among social media platforms by requiring them to report regularly on their efforts to combat harmful content. This will help ensure that platforms are taking the necessary steps to protect their users and uphold community standards. Overall, Bill 119 s 626 aims to create a safer online environment for all users by enhancing the collaboration between social media platforms and law enforcement agencies. It also aims to hold platforms accountable for their actions and promote greater transparency in their efforts to combat harmful content.
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Current Status of Bill S 626
Bill S 626 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since February 19, 2025. Bill S 626 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the Senate on February 19, 2025. Bill S 626's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation. as of February 19, 2025
Bipartisan Support of Bill S 626
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
3Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill S 626
Primary Policy Focus
Crime and Law EnforcementAlternate Title(s) of Bill S 626
A bill to improve the communications between social media platforms and law enforcement agencies, to establish the Federal Trade Commission Platform Safety Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.
A bill to improve the communications between social media platforms and law enforcement agencies, to establish the Federal Trade Commission Platform Safety Advisory Committee, and for other purposes.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of S 626
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