Bill > S626

This bill, known as the SOCIAL MEDIA Act, aims to improve communication between social media platforms and law enforcement agencies by establishing several key requirements. First, social media platforms must create a dedicated law enforcement portal within 90 days of enactment, providing clear contact information for their law enforcement liaison, a 24/7 US-based contact number, and transparent policies about how they handle law enforcement investigations. The bill also establishes a Federal Trade Commission (FTC) Platform Safety Advisory Committee composed of 11 members from various government agencies, social media platforms, law enforcement, and advocacy groups, tasked with developing uniform reporting metrics on how social media platforms monitor and remove illegal content and collaborate with law enforcement. Social media platforms will be required to submit annual reports to the FTC detailing their efforts to identify and address illicit activities, such as advertisements for counterfeit substances or fentanyl, including metrics on user reports, law enforcement referrals, and response times to subpoenas. The FTC will have enforcement powers similar to those in the Federal Trade Commission Act, with the ability to impose penalties on platforms that fail to comply with the new requirements. The bill broadly defines social media platforms to include websites, mobile applications, social networks, online marketplaces, and other digital platforms that allow user-generated content and interactions.

Transportation and Infrastructure

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-bill/626/all-info