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Prohibition on Funding USPS Social Media Surveillance Program

This act aims to protect citizens' privacy by prohibiting the use of federal funds for the social media surveillance program run by the U.S. Postal Inspection Service. This means the government cannot monitor citizens' online activities under the guise of postal operations, safeguarding their privacy and free speech rights.
Key points
Prohibits taxpayer money from being used for the USPS social media monitoring program.
Protects citizens' privacy and freedom of speech online from unauthorized surveillance.
The U.S. Postal Inspection Service will be prevented from conducting surveillance programs outside its defined postal jurisdiction.
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HR_2921
Sponsor: Rep. Gaetz, Matt [R-FL-1]
Process start date: 2021-04-30