Online Transparency: Platforms Must Disclose Government Requests to Moderate Content.
This bill mandates that interactive computer service providers (like social media platforms) publicly disclose any request or recommendation made by a government entity (US or foreign) to moderate content, including deletion, throttling, or account termination. This ensures citizens know when and why governments attempt to influence online speech. Failure to comply results in significant daily fines.
Key points
Online platforms must publicly disclose within 7 days any government request to moderate content (e.g., deleting a post, limiting account reach).
The disclosure must include the specific details of the request, the government entity involved, and the rationale for the moderation demand.
Exceptions apply only to actions related to federal law enforcement proceedings or national security interests.
Non-compliance carries a penalty of $50,000 per day, collected by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC).
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