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Social Media Restrictions for Chinese Officials and Entities

This act aims to restrict access to U.S. social media platforms for certain Chinese officials and entities. The goal is to pressure China to lift its own social media restrictions on U.S. officials. For citizens, this means U.S. social media companies will need to verify who they provide services to, potentially impacting their global operations.
Key points
U.S. social media platforms may be required to block accounts of certain Chinese officials and entities.
The U.S. President can waive these restrictions if China lifts its own social media bans for U.S. officials.
The act applies to large social media platforms, excluding small services, private messaging apps, and commercial sites.
Companies failing to comply with the regulations may face financial penalties.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_1714
Sponsor: Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21]
Process start date: 2023-03-22
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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 118_HR_1714.

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 2023-03-22.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • U.S. social media platforms may be required to block accounts of certain Chinese officials and entities.
  • The U.S. President can waive these restrictions if China lifts its own social media bans for U.S. officials.
  • The act applies to large social media platforms, excluding small services, private messaging apps, and commercial sites.
  • Companies failing to comply with the regulations may face financial penalties.
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: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Mast, Brian J. [R-FL-21].

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 2025-12-24.

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.

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