New Social Media Rules: Combating Online Terrorism
This act requires social media companies to publish clear terms of service regarding terrorist content and to regularly report on their enforcement. The goal is to increase transparency and accountability of platforms in combating terrorist propaganda, which may affect the content we see online and how quickly dangerous materials are removed.
Key points
Social media companies must publish terms of service concerning terrorist content and provide information on how to flag such content.
Platforms will regularly report to the government on the number of flagged and actioned terrorist content and the measures taken.
Companies failing to comply may face significant daily civil penalties, ensuring the effectiveness of the new regulations.
The act aims to limit the online presence of terrorist organizations while protecting freedom of speech.
Introduced
Additional Information
Print number: 119_HR_5681
Sponsor: Rep. Gottheimer, Josh [D-NJ-5]
Process start date: 2025-10-03