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No Altering Public Comments: Government Websites Transparency

This bill aims to ensure that comments submitted by citizens to government agencies and published on their websites cannot be removed or altered. This means your opinions, except for those threatening security, will remain publicly accessible, increasing government transparency.
Key points
Government agencies are prohibited from removing or altering public comments on their websites.
Exceptions apply only to comments that are threatening or harm national security.
The act seeks to enhance transparency and the permanence of public feedback online.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HR_4113
Sponsor: Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]
Process start date: 2023-06-14