OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE
China Social Media Reciprocity Act
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is the official ID of this bill?
The official print number for this legislation is 117_HR_8041.
Which chamber initiated this legislation?
This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.
When did the legislative process begin?
The process officially started on 2022-06-13.
What are the main provisions?
Key points include:
- The US President can prohibit Chinese officials and entities linked to the Chinese government from using American social media platforms.
- The prohibition applies to high-ranking officials, Chinese Communist Party members, and entities controlled by the Chinese government, among others.
- The ban can be waived if China removes its restrictions and censorship for US officials on social media platforms.
- The act does not apply to private messages or platform access without an account.
What is the specific legal status?
The current status is Expired.
Where can I read the full text of this legislation?
The full official text is available at:
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Who is the primary sponsor?
The primary sponsor is Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-18].
What is the latest detailed status?
The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs.
Is this summary verified?
Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-28.
What is the impact of this bill?
We don't know, that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.