Bills · S 626
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
Senate BillS 626Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationInternet, web applications, social media
SOCIAL MEDIA Act
INTRO FEB 19· LAST ACTION FEB 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis bill matters because it tries to tackle serious online crimes, like the sale of counterfeit drugs and fentanyl, child exploitation, and human trafficking, by improving how police get information from social media companies. If this bill becomes law, law enforcement would have a clearer, more direct, and potentially faster way to communicate with platforms to investigate crimes and respond to emergencies.
Without this bill, communication between police and social media companies can be slower or less organized, potentially hindering investigations into dangerous activities happening online. The public reporting requirements could also give voters a better understanding of how well different social media companies are fighting illegal content and cooperating with authorities, which could influence public trust and user choices.
KEY PROVISIONS
5AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Each social media platform must create a 'law enforcement portal' on its homepage within 90 days of the bill becoming law.
This portal provides law enforcement with clear, standardized contact information and company policies for investigations, aiming to speed up responses.
PROVISION 02
The portal must include a phone number connected to a U.S.-based call center staffed 24/7 for law enforcement inquiries.
This ensures immediate human contact for urgent investigations, removing potential delays in critical situations.
PROVISION 03
Establishes the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Platform Safety Advisory Committee with 11 members from various sectors, including law enforcement and victim advocates.
This committee will develop consistent standards for how social media companies report on illegal content and their cooperation with police.
PROVISION 04
The Advisory Committee will recommend specific reporting metrics, including details on how platforms identify and handle content related to counterfeit substances/fentanyl, and their average response times to legal requests like subpoenas.
These metrics aim to create transparency and accountability for social media platforms regarding their efforts to combat serious online crimes.
PROVISION 05
The Advisory Committee will annually publish a public report comparing social media platforms based on these reporting metrics.
This allows the public and policymakers to see how effectively different platforms are addressing illegal content and working with law enforcement.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSFEB 19
Introduced in Senate
FEB 19
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
BILL INFO
TypeSenate Bill
NumberS 626
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedFeb 19, 2025
Last actionFeb 19, 2025
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · COMMERCE, SCIENCE, AND TRANSPORTATION COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED FEB 19, 2025
Senate BillS 626Criminal investigation, prosecution, interrogationInternet, web applications, social media
SOCIAL MEDIA Act
INTRODUCED FEB 19, 2025· LAST ACTION FEB 19, 2025
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READING
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