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Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act

USA119th CongressS-66| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
Eric Schmitt

Eric Schmitt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This bill amends the Inspector General Act of 1978, requiring Inspectors General to provide Congress with detailed reports on communications between their respective federal agencies and internet computer services, information content providers, or access software providers. The legislation, titled the "Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act," seeks to enhance oversight of these digital interactions. The mandatory reports must encompass a broad range of interactions, including those related to content moderation and the handling of user content such as posts, photos, and videos. Additionally, the reports must detail any communications concerning the online platforms' data inputs, algorithms, modeling and simulation processes, analysis tools , or other related technological tools. This measure is designed to promote greater transparency regarding how federal establishments engage with and potentially influence online platforms.
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Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5500
Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5500
    Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.

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Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act

USA119th CongressS-66| Senate 
| Updated: 1/9/2025
This bill amends the Inspector General Act of 1978, requiring Inspectors General to provide Congress with detailed reports on communications between their respective federal agencies and internet computer services, information content providers, or access software providers. The legislation, titled the "Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act," seeks to enhance oversight of these digital interactions. The mandatory reports must encompass a broad range of interactions, including those related to content moderation and the handling of user content such as posts, photos, and videos. Additionally, the reports must detail any communications concerning the online platforms' data inputs, algorithms, modeling and simulation processes, analysis tools , or other related technological tools. This measure is designed to promote greater transparency regarding how federal establishments engage with and potentially influence online platforms.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

S 118-5500
Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act
Jan 9, 2025
Introduced in Senate
Jan 9, 2025
Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    S 118-5500
    Transparency in Bureaucratic Communications Act


  • January 9, 2025
    Introduced in Senate


  • January 9, 2025
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs.
Eric Schmitt

Eric Schmitt

Republican Senator

Missouri

Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee

Science, Technology, Communications

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted