Bills · HR 5681
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House BillHR 5681Science, Technology, Communications
STOP HATE Act of 2025
INTRO OCT 3· LAST ACTION OCT 3
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill aims to increase transparency and accountability for how social media companies address terrorist content on their platforms. If passed, it would provide the public and the government with a clearer understanding of the rules these companies have in place and how effectively they enforce them. This matters because it addresses concerns about the spread of extremist content online and the potential for social media to be used by terrorist organizations.
By requiring regular, detailed public reports, the bill could pressure companies to be more proactive and consistent in their content moderation efforts against terrorism. If it doesn't become law, social media companies would continue to set and enforce their policies on terrorist content with less public scrutiny and no mandated reporting to the government, potentially leaving the public and policymakers less informed about the scope of the problem and the effectiveness of current solutions.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Social media companies must publish their terms of service, or lack thereof, regarding foreign terrorist organizations and specially designated global terrorists.
This provision increases transparency by requiring companies to explicitly state their rules on dealing with terrorist content and accounts.
PROVISION 02
Social media companies must also publish information on how users can flag content or users that violate terms of service, and the company's response and resolution commitments.
This empowers users by providing clear pathways for reporting harmful content and understanding how their reports will be handled.
PROVISION 03
Social media companies must electronically submit detailed, triannual reports to the Attorney General on violations, flagged content, actions taken, and appeals related to terrorist content.
This creates a system for government oversight and data collection on how companies are addressing online terrorism.
PROVISION 04
The Attorney General must make all submitted reports publicly available in a searchable repository on the Department of Justice website.
This ensures public transparency, allowing anyone to review how social media companies are managing terrorist content.
PROVISION 05
A civil penalty of up to $5,000,000 per violation per day may be imposed on social media companies that fail to comply with the reporting and publication requirements.
This provision establishes a significant financial incentive for companies to adhere to the bill's requirements.
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D· New Jersey
YRS IN OFFICE
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ACTION TIMELINE
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Introduced in House
OCT 3
Referred to the Committee on Energy and Commerce, and in addition to the Committee on Intelligence (Permanent Select), for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Bill
NumberHR 5681
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedOct 3, 2025
Last actionOct 3, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · INTELLIGENCE (PERMANENT SELECT) COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED OCT 3, 2025
House BillHR 5681Science, Technology, Communications
STOP HATE Act of 2025
INTRODUCED OCT 3, 2025· LAST ACTION OCT 3, 2025
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READING
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COSPONSORS
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