Posts - Bill - S 626 SOCIAL MEDIA Act
senate 02/19/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to enhance safety and cooperation by proposing a law that strengthens communication between social media platforms and law enforcement, ensuring quicker responses to unlawful content. This will be supported by a newly established Federal Trade Commission Platform Safety Advisory Committee, tasked with developing metrics to monitor collaboration efforts and improve data transparency, ultimately aiming for a safer online environment.
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S 626 - SOCIAL MEDIA Act
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right-leaning 02/19/2025
At least they’re realizing that social media isn’t the Wild West anymore, and law enforcement needs a way in.
moderate 02/19/2025
A committee for platform safety? Just what we need—another committee.
right-leaning 02/19/2025
Why not just let law enforcement do their own research rather than adding more government oversight?
left-leaning 02/19/2025
Finally, a bill that puts the social media giants in their place while giving law enforcement a hand-up in tackling crime.
moderate 02/19/2025
Let’s hope this doesn’t become just another bureaucratic red tape exercise with little to show for it.
left-leaning 02/19/2025
This act might just be the nudge needed to ensure online platforms take responsibility for the mess created on their watch.
left-leaning 02/19/2025
Maybe with the FTC in the mix, we’ll get some real transparency from Big Tech rather than just more smoke and mirrors.
moderate 02/19/2025
Finding common ground between tech companies and law enforcement? Now that's refreshing.
right-leaning 02/19/2025
About time someone stepped up to control the fake news and illegal activity spiraling out of control online.